Good Morning Britain viewers were divided as Richard Madeley returned to the ITV show as host with news about his family. The 66-year-old made his comeback this morning (October 11) around two months after he last co-presented the breakfast TV programme.
After they welcomed viewers to the show, Richard gushed about his new granddaughter Bodhi Rae Georgia Haskell to co-star Susanna Reid, who said: "Your family has changed since I last saw you." Richard revealed that his daughter Chloe gave birth to Bohdi during his last appearance on the show in mid-August, but he was asked not to say anything at the time.
He said his daughter, who he shares with wife Judy Finnigan, was in labour while they were filming, reports the Manchester Evening News. Richard added: "The baby was actually born at 8:40am, while we were in the commercial break, which was very handy."
It was also revealed that Chloe, her husband James Haskell and baby Bohdi are currently living with Richard and Judy while their own house is being done up. Richard, describing his London house as "baby central", said: "They’ve been living with us for about three months now, and I love it! You just go in and it’s just 'baby, baby, baby everywhere'."
When asked by Susanna if he's a "lovely grand dad", he said: "Well I enjoy it, I'll put it that way. And she’s a beautiful baby. Little Bobo" as an adorable photo of the sleeping new born was shown on screen.
As they got on with the show, it seemed viewers were split on Richard's return as they took to social media to comment. @Nurse_palmer tweeted: "Yaaayyy Richard Madeley is back!!! Congratulations on being a grandad @richardm56" while @ScottMoffett01 wrote: "I like Madeley on #GMB, You just never know what he's gonna come out with."
But some people were less enthused. @Athas00105556 commented: "#GMB Madeley back I'm off". And @paulclift01 added: "Oh f*** Madeley's back! Bye bye #GMB, off to #skynews."
Others called for Ed Balls or Martin Lewis to return to co-hosting with Susanna instead. @ArgyleLoz posted: "Oh no Richard Madeley is back @GMB wt* I mean why are they giving airtime to this relic? That's me finished with #GMB again whenever [he] is fronting it, for God's sake bring back either Ed Balls/Martin Lewis permanently."
@HalcyonNash added: "Martin Lewis & Ed Balls have been watchable, informative & good pairings with Susanna Reid. I really don’t understand why #GMB continue to employ Madeley. Turned over to Sky News for Kay Burley."
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