TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has responded to calls for her to be immortalised in the form of a statue in Dundee.
The ITV star, who lives in the city, joked she is “not worthy to be beside” the “legend” that is Desperate Dan, who is commemorated in bronze in the city centre.
A campaign has been launched on change.org calling for recognition of her work as an ambassador for Dundee in the form of a statue.
I'm not worthy to be beside the LEGEND that is desperate dan – has really made me laugh though. https://t.co/tgTkSRR3vQ
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) July 11, 2017
Hilarious! https://t.co/fUuFnaCDhN
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) July 11, 2017
Though born and raised in Glasgow, Mrs Kelly lives in Broughty Ferry. Her husband also hails from Dundee
A post on the petition page, set up by Ally Farrell, states: “Lorraine Kelly has been working for years as a broadcaster and personality and it is about time the city recognised her efforts.
“She has done so much for the region and now it’s our time for us to pay her back.
“A statue would be the most appropriate way to do her work justice.”
The petition, which has almost 70 signatures and will be delivered to Dundee City Council, can be found here.
