While Richard’s role on GMB is causing constant controversy, Judy is wishing for a bit of peace this Christmas
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan graced our screens together daily when they hosted This Morning. But while they were much-loved as a broadcasting duo, nowadays their roles within the world of TV couldn’t be more different. While Richard is still very much enjoying the spotlight in his role as a host on Good Morning Britain – which often has him hitting the headlines – all Judy wants this Christmas is a quiet life away from the drama of live TV.
‘Even though I left TV umpteen years ago, people still ask me if I miss it. I don’t,’ Judy has said. ‘I love my quiet life tucked away with my home and family. It’s normal and peaceful – however exciting a job in TV may be, it’s never peaceful.’
And something else that will now undoubtedly be playing on the couple’s minds ahead of the festive season is the fact their daughter Chloe Madeley has recently separated from her husband James Haskell, just one year after welcoming their daughter Bodhi. A source recently revealed Chloe was, unsurprisingly, ‘leaning heavily’ on her parents during this difficult time. So it’s looking increasingly unlikely that Judy is going to get the peaceful Christmas she’s hoping for.
Richard’s rants
He’s never been one to mince his words, and Richard’s role on GMB has brought controversy. Over 2,300 Ofcom complaints were received after he asked Layla Moran, a British-Palestinian MP, if she knew about Hamas’ terror attack on Israel before it happened – for which he later apologised. He has previously said he ‘doesn’t give a stuff’ about complaints, adding, ‘Virtually any day that I do Good Morning Britain, you can go on Twitter an hour later and there will be some Twitter storm kicking off over something I’ve said or done.’ The drama surrounding his job is something that likely causes tension with Judy. Speaking about Holly Willoughby’s decision to step down from This Morning, Judy said, ‘There’s a downside to the heady gloss of television. The endless visibility messes with your head. There’s no respite and, as Holly has found, no refuge. To Holly, I’d say the lustre isn’t worth it. And for heaven’s sake, it’s only telly.’ Referencing negative Twitter comments, she said, �
