Richard Madeley admits huge blunder after letting daughter Chloe’s pregnancy slip WEEKS ago on live podcast

ITV's This Morning had threatened her with the sack if she didn't return to work shortly after giving birth. At the time, Fern was the Friday host of the ITV show alongside John Leslie, but following Judy Finnigan's and Richard Madeley's departure, she had been promoted to the main presenter role, shortly after negotiating her return to work.The 64-year-old spoke candidly on the White Wine Question Time podcast hosted by Kate Thornton today.Fern said that an unnamed male producer told her to return to her presenting role two weeks after giving birth "or there's no job for you".She said that as a mother-of-four the presenter told managers at ITV that at the age of 44 she couldn't just "turn up" so soon after having a baby.The small-screen star claimed that she was told by one male producer "my wife was driving after two weeks" and warned that if she didn't show up she would not have a job anymore.Fern's then-husband Phil Vickery, and father to their daughter Winnie, was also working at ITV as a chef.Speaking on the podcast, Fern said: "It was when Richard and Judy had left, I was pregnant, she [Winnie] was due in September and the show went off air as it used to for the summer and then my boss said 'well you've got to come back.'"I said 'well she's going to be born in September and you go on air in September.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley has revealed he is ashamed of hitting his children when they were younger.On Wednesday's Good Morning Britain (February 23), the TV host debated the new law coming into Wales which aims to prevent parents from smacking their children.Richard has two children with his wife and former Richard and Judy co-host Judy Finnigan.They share Jack, who is now 35, and Chloe, now 34.On the show, he said: "For full disclosure, when my children were growing up, I certainly never used a stick.“But once or twice, I think with Jack – he was the firstborn – I think I sort of tapped his bottom a couple of times with the flat of my hand.“Do you know what? I always thought that was a point of failure, my failure. I felt ashamed of it.”Richard Madeley also shared that he was hit a lot by his father during his childhood.He also said: "When I was a little boy I was hit quite a lot by my dad, who I love very much and he was a great father, but I was hit quite a lot."It was typical of the day, we are talking about the 1960s.

Good Morning Britain has received hundreds of Ofcom complaints after presenter Richard Madeley made a comment about death threats on the ITV daytime show.The presenter, 65, received criticism from viewers after he questioned if abuse received by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was a “big deal” as he hosted the show. Richard's comments led to over 800 complaints to the communications regulator Ofcom, who will decide whether to further investigate.

Good Morning Britain has sparked 850 Ofcom complaints after Richard Madeley questioned the death threats made against Sir Keir Starmer. On February 14, it was reported that an investigation had been launched into harmful messages that were sent to the Labour Party leader, after Boris Johnson made the false claim that to prosecute paedophile Jimmy Savile. Last Tuesday’s edition of GMB saw Madeley discussing Starmer’s experience, explaining that there are trolls who have been ‘calling for his execution’ online, which led the presenter to ask whether it was ‘that big a deal.

Good Morning Britian has been slapped with more than 800 complaints after comments made by Richard Madeley.

Labour Party were actually a "big deal" in Tuesday February 15th's episode.After the presenter received a fierce backlash on Twitter over his remarks he addressed his comments on the next day's episodeHe stressed that death threats are not "acceptable", as he apologised for his controversial comments from earlier in the week."It was a really busy show yesterday, we had so much to do. I want to say one thing very quickly at the top here," Richard began on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday.

Good Morning Britain has been slammed by viewers after hosting an interview with John Barrowman.On Tuesday (February 22), the TV star was welcomed onto the show by Richard Madeley who talked to him about his new ventures.However, the programme was met with a barrage of criticism afterwards due to the prior allegations of John exposing himself on the sets of BBC's Doctor Who and Torchwood – which he has admitted to but branded "tomfoolery".During the chat, the actor said cancel culture is similar to hyenas "trying to strip meat to the bone" after host Richard questioned him about his allegations.However, viewers weren't impressed with the former Dancing On Ice star being interviewed on the show with them wanting him to be "cancelled" for his on-set behaviour.Richard didn't shy away from the elephant in the room and dived straight in with a harsher line of questioning than usual with the former DOI panellist.He began: "A lot of people in this country would have assumed your career was over. When all the reports came out of this party trick you used to do, which is basically exposing yourself to colleagues which you thought was very funny at the time, and all this came out - and it would seem to many of us that that kind of sunk your career."And yet, here we are talking about brand new projects.

Richard Madeley has revealed that he was hit a lot by his dad during his childhood.On Wednesday's Good Morning Britain (February 23), the TV host debated the new law coming into Wales which aims to prevent parents from smacking their children.During the chat, Richard said: "When I was a little boy I was hit quite a lot by my dad, who I love very much and he was a great father, but I was hit quite a lot."It was typical of the day, we are talking about the 1960s. I was hit with a stick and reflecting on it now if it was outlawed then it wouldn't have broken the law."He then asked TV guest Rebecca Wilcox: "Is that one of the reasons with that knock-on effect, it would make parents them stop and think if this ban was introduced?"Rebecca is a journalist and daughter of Childline founder Miriam Wilcox.She then replied: "It's been proven if you make it illegal, it's a form of education, it's not about criminalising parents, but smacking has a negative impact on mental health all the way through childhood and adolescence."We need to evolve out of violence, you should not be smacking, discipline means teaching.

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EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt showed off his slender frame months after his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! appearance.The BBC soap star who is best known for playing Ian Beale quit the long-running show in 2021 after over 35 years.The 53-year-old showed off his slim frame in blue jeans and a blue polo top at the Birmingham's NEC.Adam smiled as he spotted the camera while wondering around the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show with a cup of tea in his hands.

Kate Garraway, 54, discussed on Good Morning Britain today her situation at home while her husband, Derek Draper, 54, recovers from Covid.She admitted she had not been able to have much sleep since he was diagnosed back in March 2020.Speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kate explained she had been staying with some friends while Derek’s sister looks after him.The broadcaster said: "If I'm looking a bit puffy-eyed this morning, it's not because I've been crying or I've been disturbed for once.“It’s because my lovely friend Claire and her husband Chris have been looking after me and I've slept for the first time in about two years."She continued: "Actually, Derek's sister Di is with Derek so he's doing good.“And he's been having some more tests and some more things that we've been waiting a long time for."But Kate has not left Derek’s side during his gruelling battle, which saw him become so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.She revealed that she even accompanied Derek on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for specialist treatment.The ITV star last year released Finding Derek, a documentary that detailed her family’s struggles during Derek’s 13 months in hospital.The documentary saw great success and earned Kate a National Television Award last year.Following its release, a US doctor reached out to Kate after seeing her husband’s journey and advised her that he takes a trip over to the specialist clinic in Mexico.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to endure the 16-hour journey.Once the checks were complete, he received treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month.During his return to the UK, healthcare professionals will

Good Morning Britain fans were stunned by Richard Madeley's interview skills as asked John Barrowman a really "brutal" opening question. The ex-Dancing on Ice judge took to the daytime show to unveil details about his new tour and presenting role on All Star Musicals.Before John had a chance to explain what he'd been up to, Richard chimed-in with a question about the TV star's past.Last year, accusations were made that John had exposed himself when working on the set of Doctor Who.In an apologetic statement at the time, the actor defended that his behaviour had been nothing more than "tomfoolery".Hoping to move forward with his leave allegations in the past, he appeared on the programme to discuss his next adventure.However, Richard and hist co-host Susanna Reid had other ideas for the discussion.Richard kicked off the chat: "A lot of people in this country would have assumed your career was over."When all the reports came out of this party trick you used to do, which is basically exposing yourself to colleagues which you thought was very funny at the time, and all this came out - and it would seem to many of us that that kind of sunk your career."And yet, here we are talking about brand new projects.

James Haskell is clearly overjoyed to be becoming a dad for the first time with his wife Chloe Madeley, as he spoke about their exciting news at the live recording of his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. After co-host Alex Payne congratulated James, 36, and Chloe, 34, on the news that they will be becoming parents in the coming months, James gushed over Chloe being pregnant.

Doctor Who.The 54-year-old actor appeared on Good Morning Britain, where he was asked by presenter Richard Madeley about his feelings regarding his supposed cancellation.The All Star Musicals host faced criticism after it emerged that he had exposed himself on set of the BBC sci-fi series.Questioned about his response to the backlash on the ITV programme, John criticised cancel culture and said that his actions did not warrant sexual harassment and were instead "tomfoolery".John said: "I think the public understand that it was tomfoolery and it was a joke and silliness and wasn't sexual harassment."And also you say that it was my party trick but everybody who was there on set and part of the fun all enjoyed and laughed at the silliness that went on. "We had a great time."Claiming a certain tabloid had "exaggerated what really happened", he added: "They've tried to strip my career over 35 years that I've worked very hard with and have had a lot of fun in and have been very open with all of the silliness that has went on."All the stories are nothing new.

John Barrowman hit back at Richard Madeley after he interrogated him over his past behaviour - to the surprise of GMB viewers.

Sean Fletcher gave a moving tribute to Jamal Edwards on Good Morning Britain after attending a vigil in London. Jamal, the son of Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards, was just 31 when he tragically died on Sunday morning from a sudden illness.

Kate Garraway has given an update on her husband Derek Draper’s health while revealing she’s managed to sleep for the first time in two years after taking a break from caring for her ill husband. Derek, 54, contracted Covid-19 in April 2020 and went on to spend over a year in hospital battling the virus. Since leaving hospital, Derek has needed 24 hour care from home, a large majority of which has been done by devoted wife, Kate, also 54.

Good Morning Britain viewers were taken aback as Richard Madeley got stuck straight in to an interview with John Barrowman.

KATE Garraway said she broke down in tears seeing husband Derek Draper hugging their son Billy for the first time since his devastating Covid battle. An exclusive clip from new documentary Caring For Derek aired on Good Morning Britain today showing Derek, 54, lifting his arm to embrace his son.

Kate Garraway has revealed she "burst into tears" after missing an "extraordinary Derek moment".The 54-year-old presenter appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to discuss her forthcoming ITV documentary Caring For Derek.The programme will follow Kate as her husband Derek Draper moves home after spending more than a year in hospital after contracting coronavirus and speaking to presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kate narrated a clip containing an extraordinary Derek moment.The clip in question sees Derek hug his son Bill in his first "movement activated by emotion".Kate said: "That's just an extraordinary moment you saw there by the way for the documentary."And you see it here again, if you just watch this moment, because I didn't actually see this until I watched the footage."It's the first moment that Derek moves his arm - it makes me cry now, this is the day he came home back in April 2021 - he moves his arm to hug anyone, it happens to be Bill."If you see, as Bill goes forward there, he moves his arm towards him and that is the first moment we've seen him be able to activate a movement prompted by emotion."She added: "Because I was outside dealing with bringing in all the kit and medication I only saw that when we watched the footage back a few months ago and I burst into tears."Kate later appeared on Lorraine.During her GMB appearance, the Life Stories host also confirmed she had 'slept for the first time in about two years' after spending a night away from her husband Derek.She said: "If I'm looking a bit puffy eyed this morning, it's not because I've been crying or because I've been disturbed for once."It's because my lovely friend Clare Nasir and her husband Chris have been looking after me and

Kate Garraway has revealed she "slept for the first time in about two years" after taking a break from her husband Derek Draper.The 54-year-old presenter has been caring for her husband since he fell gravely ill with coronavirus in March 2020.The former Labour Party advisor returned home in April 2021 after an almost year-long hospital stay and his return to the family house will be explored in the follow-up ITV documentary Caring For Derek.Appearing on Good Morning Britain ahead of the documentary airing on Tuesday, Kate revealed she had spent a night away from Derek the previous evening.Speaking to presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kate said: "Well actually, if I'm looking a bit puffy eyed this morning, it's not because I've been crying or because I've been disturbed for once. "It's because my lovely friend Clare Nasir and her husband Chris have been looking after me and I've slept for the first time in about two years."And actually Derek's sister Di is with Derek so he's doing good.