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The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Judy Finnigan reveals how she lost two stone after she ‘nearly died'
THIS Morning legend Judy Finnigan has revealed she "nearly died" from a ruptured stomach ulcer. The ITV daytime alum recently 6 Judy Finnigan has revealed she 'nearly died' after developing a terrifying stomach ulcer in 2018 Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley 6 The former This Morning anchor, who is married to GMB host Richard Madeley, has opened up on the scary incident Credit: Getty 6 The ITV daytime stalwart has revamped her lifestyle Credit: Rex Judy also showcased her Yet the broadcaster has now opened up on the terrifying reason behind her new look - and the health scare that proved life-changing. In 2018, Judy needed Opening up on the horror incident, which could have seen her "bleed out within an hour" she has told READ MORE JUDY FINNiGAN "Totally out of the blue never experienced anything like it before and hope to god I never will again. "I survived thanks to exceptionally swift arriving and skilled ambulance crew and superb emergency treatment at London's Royal Free Hospital and two major life-saving blood transfusions." Since then, The change took her Most read in News TV Speaking on Loose Women, she explained how her mum's diet consisted of raw fish and healthy whole grain salads, though she wasn't interested in gym workouts. She said: "I was as surprised as anyone else when I opened the fridge on coming home on the weekend and saw superfood salads and soups, I thought, what the hell is going on! Richard Madeley takes a swipe at This Morning saying his show with Judy was different because 'we're trained journalists' "I have to say her diet is now amazing. Her palate has changed. She has got into sushi, raw fish and whole grain salad. She has dropped the pounds naturally." Earlier this month, mum of one Chloe then shared a selection of snaps from Judy's family birthday celebrations at home. She wrote in the caption: ""Rosé flowing with your chosen family. "Happy birthday to my favourite woman in the world." LOVE STORY Judy's birthday celebrations come after Richard gave an update on their working relationship. The pair rose to fame co-hosting ITV's This Morning and their eponymous Channel 4 program, Richard & Judy. Judy retired from working on TV in 1986, but Richard decided to stay on and his currently a co-host on ITV's Good Morning Britain. The pair spoke about their relationship during a joint interview on Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time. Judy explained: "We are incredibly close, we always have been. "Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs." She added: "I think the thing is, when you're presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it's very instinctive, you're doing interviews all the time." "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 to stay when he gets up, it doesn't make any difference at all to our relationship." Richard explained: "I can see that from the outside, it looks as if... as you say, we were bonded in our professional lives together and now we're not, but actually, here on the inside, we still are." 6 Judy told how her life-threatening diagnosis came out of the blue Credit: Rex Features 6 Judy's daughter PT Chloe Madeley has been training her parent and re-vamping her diet Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley 6 Richard, 69, recently opened up on his enduring bond with his wife Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Judy Finnigan makes rare public outing as she beams at birthday get-together
Beaming Judy Finnigan looked radiant as she celebrated her 77th birthday with her family this weekend. The TV veteran marked the special day with those closest to her as she smile for some fun-filled snaps. The former This Morning's host daughter Chloe took to Instagram to share the moment with mum Judy, dad Richard Madeley, brother Jack and her young daughter Bodhi. Judy looked fantastic wearing a floral dress for the occasion, and it would be a birthday unless she was treated to cake, balloons, presents and flowers as they all enjoyed the sunshine. Chloe captioned the post: "Rosé flowing with your chosen family. Happy birthday to my favourite woman in the world." It wasn't long before friends, famous faces and fans made sure Judy felt the love. "Happy birthday Queen Judy," reality star Vicky Pattison commented, as Vanessa Feltz said: "Happy birthday Judy. Charlotte Hawkins, Louise Thompson and Bryony Gordon also sent their well wishes. It was a nice relaxing birthday for her, the family went for a walk after they unwrapped some presents and Chloe captured the moment little Bodhi saw her grandparents on a poster for their book club. Then it was back to the house to cut the cake as they enjoyed some time together. Speaking to Kate Thornton recently on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Richard and Judy revealed that although their working relationship has gone separate ways, their love is as strong as ever. The duo fronted This Morning from 1988 until 2001, and then their own Channel 4 chat show Richard & Judy from 2001 to 2009, before embarking on separate professional commitments Judy said: "We are incredibly close, we always have been. Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs." She then explained that the magazine format of the shows they used to front gave both her and her husband of nearly 40 years an "instinct" they'll never shake off. She said: "I think the thing is, when you're presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it's very instinctive, you're doing interviews all the time. 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. The couple have two children, Chloe, 37, and son Jack, 38. Richard is also step-father to Judy's twins Dan and Tom, from her previous marriage to David Henshaw. The pair first met on Richard's very first day working at Granada and they quickly became close, and have been together since 1986.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chloe Madeley shares rare snap of mum Judy Finnigan as she turns 77 after Richard's relationship update
CHLOE Madeley celebrated her mother's birthday and gushed over her in a heartwarming post. The Advertisement 6 Chloe Madeley celebrated her mum, Judy Finnigan's birthday Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley 6 The former TV presenter turned 77 Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley 6 Judy celebrated with a sunny party in the garden Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley 6 She was showered with love from her family Credit: Instagram/Chloe Madeley Chloe shared the moment she brought the chocolate cake out to her TV presenter mum as she sat in her garden on the sunny Saturday. She took to Instagram to share snaps of her mum's special day, which included gifts of chocolates, flowers and balloons. Judy was also snapped sitting on the grass with her hubby and former co-presenter, Richard Madeley. One photo in the post showed Judy smiling happily wearing a stylish floral dress, as her family celebrated her. Advertisement chloe madeley "Rosé flowing with your chosen family. Happy birthday to my favourite woman in the world," Chloe captioned the post on Instagram. Judy's birthday celebrations come after Richard gave an update on their working relationship. The pair rose to fame co-hosting ITV's This Morning and their eponymous Channel 4 program, Richard & Judy. Judy retired from working on TV in 1986, but Richard decided to stay on and his currently a co-host on ITV's Good Morning Britain. Advertisement Most read in TV Richard recently opened up on how they were able to make their relationship work for so long, saying they were mainly "semi-detached." The pair spoke about their relationship during a joint interview on Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time. Judy explained: "We are incredibly close, we always have been. "Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs." Advertisement She added: "I think the thing is, when you're presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it's very instinctive, you're doing interviews all the time." "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 to stay when he gets up, it doesn't make any difference at all to our relationship." Richard explained: "I can see that from the outside, it looks as if... as you say, we were bonded in our professional lives together and now we're not, but actually, here on the inside, we still are." Advertisement 6 Judy is married to GMB host, Richard Madeley Credit: Getty 6 The pair used to work on TV together Credit: Rex
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Richard Madeley opens up about marriage to Judy Finnigan admitting they're 'semi-detached'
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan first appeared on our screens in 1988 on This Morning but the couple now admit their dynamic has shifted Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are one of the UK's most iconic pairings, but it's unlikely we will ever see the duo we know and love back on our screens now they've gone "semi-detached." The couple were the face of Channel 4 from 1988 until 2001, and then hosted their own chat show on Channel 4, called Richard & Judy from 2001 to 2009. The duo then went their separate ways for presenting commitments. Speaking to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Richard and Judy revealed that although their working relationship has gone separate ways, their love is as strong as ever. Judy expressed to the Greatest Hits radio presenter, Kate, saying: "We are incredibly close, we always have been. Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs." She then went on to explain that the magazine-style format of the show they once hosted gave her and her husband of nearly 40 years a natural "instinct" that has stayed with them ever since, the Mirror reports. She continued: "I think the thing is, when you're presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it's very instinctive, you're doing interviews all the time." "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 to stay when he gets up, it doesn't make any difference at all to our relationship." Back in 2017, Richard joined the Good Morning Britain panel as a guest presenter before he was made a permanent figure in 2022. He had also 'gone solo' to host Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway and Eye of the Storm. Richard told Kate that he understands that taking on these solo projects might make viewers wonder if there are issues within his and Judy's marriage. He explained: "I can see that from the outside, it looks as if... as you say, we were bonded in our professional lives together and now we're not, but actually, here on the inside, we still are. "So we're not actually as detached, I suppose we're a bit semi-detached, but we're not detached in the way that it might seem to outsiders." The couple share two children together, Chloe 37 and son Jack, 38. Richard is also a step-father to Judy's twins Dan and Tom from her first marriage to David Henshaw. The couple first met on Richard's first day working at Granada and they quickly become close and have been together since 1986. However, their first meeting at work left Richard more than a little taken aback when his future wife introduced herself with a boldly cheeky nickname - "Mummy." Judy previously recalled: "I remember the first time I saw him. He walked into the newsroom and I was sitting at my desk at the other end. "I remember exactly what he was wearing: a pale blue linen suit. I thought he looked nice. Tall, handsome and all that but I thought the suit was a bit flash. Then, because he was a newbie, I was assigned the job of looking after him." Richard - who developed a crush on Judy after watching her on television - added: "I was sitting at my desk when this hand appeared on my shoulder and I looked up at this face and Judy said, 'Hi, I'm your Mummy' and I thought 'What?'" "At Granada when someone new arrived, someone was appointed as their dad or their mum to show them round the canteen, the toilets and all that. So Judy was my 'mum'." When they first met, Richard and Judy were both married to other people, with Richard previously admitting he had ten affairs during his marriage to Lynda Hooly, the couple were married for six years and wed when Richard was just 21-years-old. He said: "Although the marriage had some very happy moments, there was a lot of negativity in it. I'm not using that as an excuse. It's wrong to have affairs, but I was a very young man." Richard and Lynda were separated when he first met Judy, but Judy was still married. The couple had an affair when they began dating behind fellow journalist David's back. Richard knew from their third date that Judy was the woman for him, but she was cornered that he wouldn't be able to cope being a stepdad to her two twins due to the age gap. At the time Richard was only 26 and Julie was 34. She said: "I had to be absolutely convinced that Richard was mature enough and sure enough of his own mind that my boys weren't going to be hurt. When we first got together I remember my mother said to him, 'If you hurt those boys I'll never forgive you'." It took Judy over a year to make up her mind between her husband and Richard - he was over the moon when she finally chose him. The couple's first trip together was a week-long getaway to Cornwall with the twins, a place that became so meaningful to them they eventually made it their home years later. However, their happiness was soon overshadowed by heartbreak when Judy's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and she was tragically forced to deliver their baby. The pair went on to have two healthy children, and they still continue to maintain their very healthy sex life. Speaking to the Mirror, Richard had once said: "I think relationships can evolve to a point in old age where sex becomes less important - but I am 58, not 98. "In most dynamic marriages, sex is a very important component. You can deny that at your peril. One of the reasons that most marriages fail is because there is a growing sexual incompatibility. It has to be an important part of the equation. Research shows most happily married people in their 70s and 80s still have a functioning sex life and so they should. It's one of the most fundamental aspects of humanity." Both admit there is a 'jealous, passionate' relationship. Richard expressed: "I think it's incredible that I've been fortunate enough to meet the woman I love. I know happy marriages come in different shapes and guises but I like the fact we're both possessive of one another. If Judy or I were to have an affair, it would be the end." She agreed: "I just can't bear to think of it. We both think the other is the most precious thing in the world. A good marriage is a blessing."
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Richard Madeley's marriage to Judy after 'semi-detatched' admission
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are one of British TV's most iconic presenting duos - and spouses - but 37 years after they first fronted This Morning, their dynamic has shifted They're one of the UK's most iconic pairings, but it's unlikely we will ever see the Richard and Judy we know and love back on screens now they've gone "semi-detached". The duo fronted This Morning from 1988 until 2001, and then their own Channel 4 chat show Richard & Judy from 2001 to 2009, before embarking on separate professional commitments. Speaking to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast, Richard Madeley, 69, and wife Judy Finnigan, 77, revealed that although their working relationship has evolved, their love is as strong as ever. Judy told Greatest Hits radio presenter Kate: "We are incredibly close, we always have been. "Obviously, I think working together for so long has bonded us more tightly than if we had two completely separate jobs." She then explained that the magazine format of the shows they used to front gave both her and her husband of nearly 40 years an "instinct" they'll never shake off. She said: "I think the thing is, when you're presenting a show like the kind that we presented, it's very instinctive, you're doing interviews all the time. "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 to stay when he gets up, it doesn't make any difference at all to our relationship." Richard joined the Good Morning Britain panel in 2017 as a guest presenter before his appointment was made more permanent in 2022. He had also 'gone solo' to front Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway and Eye of the Storm. Richard told Kate that he understands that taking on these projects might make viewers wonder if there are cracks in his and Judy's marriage. He said: "I can see that from the outside, it looks as if... as you say, we were bonded in our professional lives together and now we're not, but actually, here on the inside, we still are. "So we're not actually as detached, I suppose we're a bit semi-detached, but we're not detached in the way that it might seem to outsiders." The couple have two children, Chloe, 37, and son Jack, 38. Richard is also step-father to Judy's twins Dan and Tom, from her previous marriage to David Henshaw. The pair first met on Richard's very first day working at Granada and they quickly became close, and have been together since 1986. However, their initial workplace encounter did leave Richard more than a little bit stunned after his future wife introduced herself with a seriously cheeky nickname - "Mummy". Judy previously recalled: "I remember the first time I saw him. He walked into the newsroom and I was sitting at my desk at the other end. "I remember exactly what he was wearing: a pale blue linen suit. I thought he looked nice. Tall, handsome and all that but I thought the suit was a bit flash. Then, because he was a newbie, I was assigned the job of looking after him." Richard - who had a crush on Judy after seeing her on TV - added: "I was sitting at my desk when this hand appeared on my shoulder and I looked up at this face and Judy said, 'Hi, I'm your Mummy' and I thought 'What?' "At Granada when someone new arrived, someone was appointed as their dad or their mum to show them round the canteen, the toilets and all that. So Judy was my 'mum'." When they first met, both Richard and Judy were married to other people, and Richard admitted he had ten affairs during his six year marriage to Lynda Hooley, who he wed when he was just 21. He said: "Although the marriage had some very happy moments, there was a lot of negativity in it. I'm not using that as an excuse. It's wrong to have affairs, but I was a very young man." Richard was separated from Lynda when he met Judy, but became his future wife's affair partner when they began a relationship behind fellow journalist David's back. Richard knew from their third date that Judy - then 34 - was the woman for him, but she was concerned that the younger man - aged just 26 - wouldn't be able to cope with being a stepdad to her sons. She said: "I had to be absolutely convinced that Richard was mature enough and sure enough of his own mind that my boys weren't going to be hurt. When we first got together I remember my mother said to him, 'If you hurt those boys I'll never forgive you'." It took Judy a year to make her mind up between her two beaus and Richard was over the moon when she finally chose him. The first thing they did as a couple was take the twins to Cornwall for a week, with the county becoming so special to them that they would end up living there years later. But sadly their bliss soon turned to tragedy when Judy's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage and she was forced to deliver their child. READ MORE: Liam Payne's family 'give blessing' as fate of final TV appearance is confirmed They went on to have two healthy children - and they've maintained their very healthy sex life. Speaking to the Mirror, Richard once said: "I think relationships can evolve to a point in old age where sex becomes less important - but I am 58, not 98. "In most dynamic marriages, sex is a very important component. You can deny that at your peril. One of the reasons that most marriages fail is because there is a growing sexual incompatibility. It has to be an important part of the equation. Research shows most happily married people in their 70s and 80s still have a functioning sex life and so they should. It's one of the most fundamental aspects of humanity." Both admit their's is a 'jealous, passionate' relationship. "I think it's incredible that I've been fortunate enough to meet the woman I love. I know happy marriages come in different shapes and guises but I like the fact we're both possessive of one another," Richard told The Mirror. "If Judy or I were to have an affair, it would be the end."
