Richard Madeley recalls his fears after Judy 'slammed phone down' on call to obstetrician

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are probably the most famous married couple on British television, having met while working for Granada Television in 1982.Now they've opened up about the obstacles they faced when first falling in love.Both were in unhappy marriages - with Judy already a mum to six-year-old twins.Richard said he knew he wanted to marry Judy after just their third date - but she was apprehensive about their eight-year age gap. She was 34, while he was 26.

Express.co.uk that he was asked to sit in the cold jacuzzi at the Ideal Home Show a number of years ago, while Andrea, 52, did the weather.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the anecdote while speaking at this year’s Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest. Richard has been the Entertainment Editor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain since 2014 and has been working in showbiz for over two decades. Andrea is probably best known for co-presenting ITV’s Loose Women between 2007 and 2020. However, both stars previously began working at GMTV in 1997 for a number of years, with Richard working as a TV critic and Andrea presenting the weather. Richard recalled one year he and Andrea attended the Ideal Home Show, the world’s longest-running home and interiors exhibition, and it left him feeling rather chilly. Speaking about his experience this year, he said: “I've met some great characters on the floor. “I’ve really enjoyed it and I haven't been here for many, many years. “I did a live broadcast from here with Andrea McLean back in the days of GMTV,” he remembered.  “And I was charged with the task of sitting in a hot tub at six o'clock in the morning for a live broadcast while Andrea did the weather. “And believe me, she was a lot warmer because at six o'clock in the morning, I can tell you the Ideal Home Show, whilst very professional, had not heated the jacuzzi," he laughed.Acknowledging the early start time he added: “And who could blame them frankly?” “So that was an interesting experience.

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breast cancer battle as she recalled her “brutal” mastectomy.The former Countryfile presenter will be releasing a documentary to raise awareness around the issue for ITV. The much-loved television presenter went on Instagram today to share an update with her 204,000 followers. She wrote: “They'll be quite a few photos of my upper body in the press this week because I've done lots of interviews about my forthcoming @itv #breastcancer documentary.”Referring to the selfie attached to the post, she continued: “This is the last pic I took of myself before my mastectomy, to remove a 6cm tumour from my left breast. “One of the best bits of advice I was given by my friend Heidi who has been through this, was to say goodbye and thank you to my breast… “For all the years of service and time spent together. “Saying farewell and grieving for what we've lost is OK. “To all the women about to go through this (I know some of you have your op this week) and to those of you just through the other side... “It helped me to know this brutal, scary procedure was to save my life,” Julia penned.“There are new possibilities, this experience will give you an inner strength you didn't know you had, and there is always hope. “I am learning more about my body now than I ever have. “I understand how incredible it is, how it functions. “Our bodies need care, nutrition & emotional sustenance. But for now...

Express.co.uk that he once interviewed musical theatre icon Barbra Streisand, 79.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the anecdote from his early interviewing days while speaking at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest. Richard has been the Entertainment Editor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain since 2014 and has been working in showbiz for over two decades. When asked about which celebrities he was most surprised by after many years of interviews, he opened up about the time he thought he had “upset” Barbra Streisand. He recalled their meeting on a hot summer’s day in New York, explaining: “My memory of Barbra Streisand was her stopping the interview halfway through…“And I thought, ‘Oh my goodness me.

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Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley, 65, has opened up about how his relationship with wife Judy Finnigan, 73, has adapted now that they no longer work together on TV projects. The couple rose to fame as an on-screen double act, after fronting their Channel 4 show, Richard & Judy, together for eight years.They previously hosted This Morning as a duo for a decade.However, despite their successes as a pair, Judy recently decided to take a step back from the spotlight, leaving Richard to continue his presenting career on ITV without her.Despite them moving down different paths professionally, Richard and Judy have now clarified, during a new interview on Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast, that they have not grown apart in their marriage.Richard compared their relationship to being “semi-detached”, explaining that although they seem to spend less time together in the eyes of the public, they are still close behind-the-scenes.When quizzed on how they’ve managed to stay together personally after working more separately, Judy explained: “We are incredibly close, we always have been.”She continued: “Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs.“I think the thing is, when you’re a presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it’s very instinctive, you’re doing interviews all the time.”Judy explained she believes working with Richard helped them to develop “an extra telepathic muscle” in their relationship. She added: “By the time I decided I’d had enough, you and I were something completely different anyway, it just didn’t matter, it didn’t make any difference at all.“When you go and do GMB, I’m still here in bed, I’m happy

Richard Madeley looked the double of Tom Cruise in Top Gun as he stepped out in a bomber jacket and aviator sunglasses. The divisive TV presenter, 65, donned the trendy garb as he enjoyed the London sunshine during a break from Good Morning Britain.

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Good Morning Britain turned tense as Richard Madeley took aim at Lorraine star Christine Lampard on Wednesday's episode - April 13.The TV veteran, 65, seemingly couldn't wait for Lorraine Kelly to return to her usual post as he told footballs star Frank Lampard's wife it appeared as though the usual host had "been away forever".This seemed to annoy Ranvir Singh - who also occasionally fills in for the Scottish host when she in on holiday - lunging to Christine's defence, she blasted her co-star as "rude".The former Loose Women star did chuckle along before hitting back with: "I'm doing my best to cover, I promise Richard I won't bore you."Richard said: "Christine's in for Lorraine at 9am," before adding: "Gosh Lorraine's been away forever."There was a moment of awkwardness as Christine began to laugh on-screen. Ranvir stepped in: "Hang on a minute, you know me and Christine do a very good job."Addressing her co-star who had joined via video link, the Strictly Come Dancing star blurted: "He's rude isn't he."Christine chimed in, explaining: "I'm trying my best here to hold it all together."Digging a hole for himself, Richard commented: "I just wondered where she had gone as it seemed like she'd been gone forever."This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

RICHARD Madeley was accused of boasting today about the time he met Britney Spears as Good Morning Britain shared her pregnancy news. The TV host said he got the chance to interview the pop star years ago and allowed his daughter Chloe the day off school to meet her idol.

Back in November, Richard and Judy celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.They share two children, Jack, 35, and Chloe, 34, and their long-running relationship has seen them host This Morning from its inception in 1988 and their self-titled Channel 4 show until 2008.The veteran presenters are now preparing for the birth of Chloe’s first child with her rugby player husband, James Haskell.Richard spoke about the happy news when he interviewed James on GMB in February.He said: “There is another thing that we now need to talk about, and I am going to talk to you now as your father-in-law.“It’s about my daughter Chloe, your wife, what do you want to tell us?”James beamed as he confirmed: “Chloe and I are expecting our first child.

Richard Madeley was slammed by Good Morning Britain fans after he seemingly turned Britney Spears and fiancée Sam Asghari's happy news into a story about his own family.The TV veteran, 65, explained that he and his wife Judy Finnigan had once had the pleasure of interviewing the Pop Princess which made his daughter Chloe Madeley green with envy - as she was such a huge fan.As a result of the on-screen discussion with the icon, Richard explained that they allowed their daughter to take the day off school and she was able to meet the Hit Me Baby One More Time star after.Holding up his phone, he flashed a throwback snap of his daughter Chloe, Richard said: "This is Chloe my daughter when she was about 10, and this is when she was at the apex of her fandom of Britney.He revealed: "And we interviewed Britney Spears on one of our shows and we obviously had to give Chloe the morning off school."So she came in and Britney Spears comes on the floor of the studio in the commercial break and by arrangement came up to Chloe and said, 'Hello Chloe, really nice to meet you'... she's so sweet.Richard continued: "I'm not making this up, Chloe didn't speak for the rest of the day!"She lost the power of speech for the rest of the day until bed time, and cried, tears just constantly running down her cheek.""That's actually lovely isn't it?" said a chuckling Ranvir Singh.The TV personality then went on to add: "And Britney was clearly well used to this kind of reaction.

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Richard Madeley opened up about his pregnant daughter Chloe Madeley's "expensive car" being stolen, on Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain (April 11). The 65-year-old veteran TV star was joined on the programme by Ranvir Singh as his usual co-star Susanna Reid has taken some time out for the Easter holidays.During an interview with Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed, talk turned to the Labour Party's recent pledge to make tackling crime a priority.Interjecting with facts, Ranvir said: "Nearly two million anti-social behaviour reports have gone unattended by 34 police forces over the past three years."That shows that 55.2 per cent of all antisocial behaviour incidents were not responded to.""You make a really strong point there, and you've got Priti Patel coming in - you can ask her why the government cut 21,000 police from our streets...," responded an angry Mr Reed.Having a personal experience to get across, Richard chimed in: "We all have a story to tell.

Good Morning Britain today. He and Ranvir Singh were interviewing Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed about Labour’s new crime pledge to create victim payback boards in a bid to restore faith in community sentencing.As Richard grilled Mr Reed, he said: “We all have a story to tell.“My daughter’s car was stolen off the driveway of our home in London about two months ago.“She reported it, she got a crime number, and about 10 minutes later she got a call from the police saying that they weren’t going to investigate it any further because they had nothing to go on.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers moaned about Richard Madeley today when he interviewed Ant Middleton and failed to ask him about his exit from SAS: Who Dares Wins. Ant left the show last year after four women accused him of making "lewd and suggestive comments" on set.

Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh was left feeling concerned for ITV viewers after actress Emma Corrin's jaw dropping frock was aired on Monday's show (April 11).The 44-year-old TV personalty became so worried about the images, she even checked-in with producers that it was ok to air the pictures of the star.Even her co-star Richard Madeley appeared completely speechless as the eye-popping gown made it's way onto screens during Vick Hope's entertainment update.The Radio 1 star turned ITV showbiz guru was busy updating on the results of the Olivier Awards when talk turned to red carpet glamour.The swanky star studded ceremony, which took place on Sunday, saw Emma Corrin sport a very attention demanding balloon bra dress.TV star Ranvir was baffled over the Princess Diana star's choice of attire and wondered if it was safe to show on the programme so early on in the day.Ranvir commented: "What's going on? That's okay, is it?The presenter appeared to receive approval from [Producer] Owen issues an okay to continue."I don't know what to say about that," chimed in a shocked Ranvir."It's not a dress I'd go for but if a producer extraordinaire says that's okay at 12 minutes past seven in the Easter holidays then so be it," she added.It seemed Ranvir was correct to cross examine ITV chiefs over airing the racy gown as comments on Twitter flooded in.One person quipped: "That dress stopped Madeley in his tracks.