‘Nice boobies!’ – Lorraine Kelly reveals the VERY cheeky texts husband Steve Smith sends her during live ITV shows

It’s the kind of confession that makes the nation’s morning tea go cold.
Lorraine Kelly, the beloved queen of daytime television, has lifted the lid on a surprisingly racy side of her 33-year marriage — and it involves her husband sending rather naughty texts while she’s broadcasting live to millions.

The 65-year-old ITV presenter, who has been married to former cameraman Steve Smith since 1992, revealed that her husband can’t resist firing off a flirtatious message whenever she dares to wear a slightly low-cut top on air.

“On the very rare occasions I might wear something a little lower cut,” Lorraine giggled, “he’ll send me a wee cheeky text that just says: ‘Nice boobies!’”

Yes, you read that correctly. While the rest of Britain is discussing the headlines of the day, Steve Smith is busy making sure his wife knows he’s still her number-one fan — and in the most mischievous way possible.

The remark, made on her ITV show earlier this week, sent viewers into hysterics and left Lorraine herself blushing behind her autocue. But if you think that was a one-off, think again. The Scottish star admitted that her husband’s playful antics are a regular feature of their relationship — and part of the secret to keeping their marriage “fun, flirty and full of laughter.”

From studio floor to forever love

Lorraine first met Steve when he was working as a cameraman at TV-am in the late ’80s. The pair tied the knot in 1992 and welcomed their daughter Rosie a few years later.
Over three decades on, while many celebrity unions have crashed and burned, Lorraine and Steve remain as close — and as cheeky — as ever.

In an interview with Woman & Home, she credited her husband’s sense of humour as the glue that keeps them together.

“We still laugh all the time,” she said. “We don’t take ourselves too seriously. That’s why it still works.”

And judging by those texts, “not taking themselves too seriously” might be an understatement.

‘He helps me check my boobs – quite often!’

The cheeky revelations didn’t stop there. Appearing on Loose Women recently, Lorraine stunned the panel when she admitted that Steve plays a surprisingly hands-on role in her breast-cancer awareness routine.

During a discussion about self-examination, Lorraine quipped:

“Oh, Steve helps me check mine. Quite regularly, actually!”

Cue gasps, laughter and a few raised eyebrows from her fellow panellists. One host even spluttered:

“Is that for medical reasons or for fun?”

Lorraine’s response? A perfectly timed grin and the killer line:

“Sometimes it can be… he’s very selfless!”

The room erupted. Social media, predictably, followed suit — with viewers calling the moment “classic Lorraine” and “the most unexpected 10 seconds of live TV this week.”

Still sizzling after 33 years

Behind the jokes and the double entendres, there’s something genuinely heart-warming about the Kelly-Smith romance.
While many long-term couples fade into quiet companionship, Lorraine and Steve have managed to keep the spark alive — partly through laughter, partly through loyalty, and clearly through a healthy dose of flirtation.

Friends of the couple say Steve is a “rock” for the presenter, who fronts a live programme five days a week. “He’s incredibly supportive,” a source close to Lorraine told The Sun. “They’re best friends as well as husband and wife. He’s proud of her, and she adores that he still makes her laugh like they’re newlyweds.”

Lorraine herself admits she couldn’t do her job without him. Though he prefers to stay out of the spotlight, Steve often helps her prepare for early-morning starts, keeps her grounded, and still sends those cheeky little love notes that remind her she’s more than just a TV host — she’s his girl.

A love story with a wink

It’s rare to see a television personality of Lorraine’s stature open up about something so delightfully human. In a world of filtered selfies and PR-crafted marriages, her frankness feels refreshing — and funny.

Of course, some viewers were quick to clutch their pearls. “I nearly choked on my cereal,” one fan joked on X (formerly Twitter), while another wrote: “That’s marriage goals — cheeky, honest, and still fancying each other after all these years!”

Others applauded the presenter for normalising affection later in life. “Good on her,” one commenter posted. “People act like romance ends after 50. Lorraine proves it doesn’t.”

Indeed, the daytime icon shows no sign of slowing down — in her career or her love life. Just last month she celebrated her 40th year in television, having interviewed everyone from prime ministers to pop stars. And yet, the headlines she’s making this week aren’t about politics or celebrity gossip, but about something infinitely more relatable: the joy of being desired by your partner, even after three decades.

The secret sauce

Asked what truly keeps their relationship strong, Lorraine has a simple formula: respect, laughter, and — apparently — a well-timed text message.

“He makes me laugh every single day,” she said. “We’ve grown up together. We’ve had our ups and downs like anyone, but he still looks at me the same way. I’m very lucky.”

And perhaps that’s the real story behind the viral “nice boobies” message. It’s not just about a flirty husband texting from his sofa — it’s about two people who never forgot how to make each other smile.

A nation’s sweetheart with a naughty side

For a woman who has spent decades comforting the British public with her warmth, charm and politeness, Lorraine’s saucy confession came as a delightful shock. It’s a reminder that even the most wholesome faces of breakfast television have their mischievous moments — and that love, at any age, is best served with a wink and a laugh.

As she signed off her show that morning, Lorraine couldn’t resist one final grin.

“Well,” she told viewers, “he’ll probably text me about this segment too. I dread to think what he’ll say this time!”

Knowing Steve Smith, it’s safe to assume the message was every bit as cheeky as ever.