Dr Hilary Jones celebrated a milestone birthday today on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine - however, viewers were shocked to learn his true age.
The doctor, who has appeared on ITV for over three decades, was joined on the couch by his fellow colleagues. Richard Arnold, leading the celebrations, asked how Dr Hilary felt about his 70th birthday celebrations.
He said: “Fantastic. Looking forward to my next marathon. 98 was the oldest man who ran the marathon so there’s life in the old dog yet.”
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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, former deputy chief medical officer for England, also left a video message. He told Dr Hilary: “You’ve been a great communicator on the subject of health for many years, and you’re a great colleague during the pandemic. Have a wonderful day.”
Ranvir Singh also rolled out a specially-themed cake, as the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir sang 'Happy Birthday' in the studio, while his birthday was also celebrated on Lorraine.
Stunned viewers took to Twitter to share their disbelief at Dr Hilary's age. John Henry Horne tweeted: "@DrHilaryJones Happy 70th birthday to a doctoring legend Hilary, you have helped so many people over your years as the doctor on morning TV, you're an inspirational chap who doesn't look your age. Have a fabulous birthday Dr Hilary."
Donna Diz said: "He doesn't look a day over 40! Still as handsome as ever." And Nana B tweeted: "SEVENTY! SEVENTY! @DrHilaryJones is 70 today. Flipping ‘eck he’s looking good."
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