Christine Lampard delighted fans as she took over the reins of ITV’s Lorraine on Wednesday (9 April), stepping in for the show’s regular face, Lorraine Kelly.
All eyes were on the TV favourite as she dished out the latest celebrity gossip and engaged in heartfelt interviews, notably chatting with former TOWIE star Kate Ferdinand about life in a blended family.
Kate opened up about becoming a stepmum to Rio Ferdinand’s three children. She’s become an advocate for those navigating blended families through her personal experiences and initiative, Blended.
In an intimate moment during the show, Christine spoke about her own life, sharing a rare insight into her family set-up.
Christine told Kate, “What do your little ones think about the older kids in your home? Because with mine, when their big sisters walk in, it’s like god-like female creatures have arrived!” Kate laughed and agreed, sharing how her younger children adore their older siblings just as much. She said, “It’s exactly the same here—they’re obsessed with their big brothers and sister. It’s such a sweet and special bond.”
Beyond her role as a presenter, Christine is also a stepmum to football legend Frank Lampard’s daughters from a previous relationship. Christine and Frank, who manages Coventry City FC, treasure their young children, Patricia and Frankie, according to Bristol Live.
The couple famously tied the knot in 2015, having first met at the Pride of Britain Awards in 2009.
The TV host has shared some sweet insights into her marriage with football legend Frank on the Loose Women podcast, revealing that they are “best mates.”
Christine shared with her friend and co-host Nadia Sawalha, “We’re still best mates. He’s the first person I call when I need to sort something out, and going back to my love of comedy, he always makes me laugh. That’s really important to me—I need to be able to have a good giggle. We just have proper laughs together.”
She also spoke about their peaceful home life, revealing that she and Frank “don’t argue” about parenting or household stuff, as they work as a team to keep everything running smoothly.
