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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The 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 showed off her slimmed down figure on a day out with her GMB presenter spouse Richard Madeley, 69. 6 6 6 Judy also showcased her svelte look in a floral frock as she turned 77. 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 two life-saving blood transfusions after taking ibuprofen for her knee pain sparked a stomach ulcer. Opening up on the horror incident, which could have seen her "bleed out within an hour" she has told MailOnline: "I nearly died. "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, Judy's figure has changed dramatically with her losing over five stone. The change took her super fit daughter Chloe - who acts as her PT - by surprise, and the professional trainer admitted in 2018 that all the hard work was done by her mum without any help from her. 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 6 6
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Madeley 'faced GMB axe before showdown with bosses' while Lorraine Kelly has been 'asked to retire' amid ITV 'bloodbath' as channel makes huge cuts
Richard Madeley reportedly faced the axe from Good Morning Britain amid ITV's 'bloodbath' as the channel makes sweeping cuts to its daytime programming. The broadcaster, 69, who is reportedly paid a whopping £300K a year, was said to be left furious but managed to negotiate a new part time contract with bosses, which would see his hours and pay significant cut. Meanwhile according to the The Sun that Lorraine Kelly, 65, whose own show has been cut down to 30 minutes, was 'asked to retire' but she declined, opting instead to see out her reported £500K contact before leaving ITV for good at the end of next year. A source told the publication: 'This one has really rocked the ITV corridors because Richard is such a big name and a legend of daytime telly. On Wednesday, word started to spread he'd been axed,' 'But, by Friday, it became apparent Richard had a meeting with the network's most senior bosses and he's now being kept on in a more part-time role. He's got himself back on the show — but his hours are significantly cut.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Meanwhile a source said Lorraine Kelly , 65, who's show has been cut down to 30 minutes, was 'asked to retire' but she declined and will leave ITV for good next year Before adding: 'Lorraine was asked if she wanted to retire, having just celebrated her 40 years on breakfast TV, but she instead chose to see out her contract. MailOnline have contacted Richard Madeley and Lorraine Kelly's reps and ITV for comment. It comes following the news that Lorraine and Loose Women will be axed for half the year, as ITV Daytime bosses announced huge cuts today with job losses in excess of 220. Host Lorraine faced the brunt of the channel's cuts with Good Morning Britain now taking her 9-10am slot for 22 weeks of the year. For the remaining 30 weeks of the year, Lorraine will present five days a week, meaning her Friday stand-in presenters Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard are no longer needed for the show. Lorraine's show has also been slashed in half, now running for just 30 minutes from 9:30am to 10am. ITV sources told MailOnline that they have decided to cut resources on their daytime schedule so that the network can invest in more drama programmes. One said: 'There is a need to cost save but also so that the right money can go to the right shows and with everything getting more expensive these things have to be looked at.' The source added: 'Christine and Ranvir remain part of the ITV daytime family.' This Morning, whose presenters include Alison Hammond, Ben Shepherd, and Cat Deeley, remains untouched. It was also announced today that ITV Studios will no longer make Good Morning Britain but instead it will be made by ITN - the organisation which makes ITV News. That means that there could be a merger between the staff working on GMB - which is hosted by Susanna Reid - and the channel's news bulletins. Meanwhile, ITV said that it is unlikely any on-screen talent will be axed. An ITV source insisted that the changes have not be influenced by any of the show's performances, saying: 'We recognise daytime is a very popular genre and these changes and efficiencies are about preserving the future of the genre, whilst also funding additional investment in dramas like Mr Bates vs The Post Office and in coverage of the biggest sporting events like next year's football World Cup as well as the UK's biggest reality and entertainment shows. 'This has nothing to do with under performance, the bosses are very pleased with all four shows. This Morning and GMB have escaped unscathed, their social media footprint is booming.' Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, explained the changes: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' Lygo added: 'I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams, and we will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition. 'Daytime has been a core element of ITV's schedule for over 40 years and these changes will set ITV up to continue to bring viewers award winning news, views and discussion as we enter our eighth decade.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star ‘is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath
RICHARD Madeley faced the axe from his breakfast show job in the ITV cuts bloodbath — before a showdown with bosses left him with a part-time deal. The veteran presenter, 69, is the highest-profile name to be caught up in the Good Morning Britain shake-up. 6 Presenter Richard Madeley faced the axe from his breakfast show job in the ITV cuts bloodbath Credit: Rex 6 Susanna Reid is negotiating a lucrative two-year contract as a mainstay on the show Credit: Rex The Sun on Sunday can also reveal Susanna Reid, 54, is negotiating a longer term two-year contract to be a 'face of the network'. But daytime TV queen Lorraine Kelly, 65, is rumoured to be leaving altogether by the end of next year. Sources say Richard was told on Wednesday his contract, worth a reported £300,000 a year, would not be renewed on current terms when it expires in December. But he angrily hit back and negotiated a new deal with bosses — but it will mean a significant cut in his hours and pay. Read more on Richard Madeley A source said: 'This one has really rocked the ITV corridors because Richard is such a big name and a legend of daytime telly. 'Great deal of shock' 'On Wednesday, word started to spread he'd been axed, that his contract wasn't going to be renewed when it expired in December, so there was a great deal of shock. 'But, by Friday, it became apparent Richard had a meeting with the network's most senior bosses and he's now being kept on in a more part-time role. 'He's got himself back on the show — but his hours are significantly cut.' Most read in News TV Richard made an unexpected return to daytime telly in 2021 after Piers Morgan left GMB in a row over Harry and Meghan. Madeley had co-hosted ITV's This Morning with wife Judy Finnigan for 13 years from 1988 to 2001. ITV Faces Major Shake-Up: Good Morning Britain Stars Under Threat Amid Cost Cuts They had been the golden couple of daytime telly and it was thought both were happy to enjoy retirement at their homes in London and Cornwall. But He quickly established himself as a popular face on the breakfast show, building up a warm rapport with his co-host and taking on the main male anchor role. Amid the latest upheaval, Susanna is also negotiating a lucrative two-year contract as a mainstay on the show, we can reveal. A source said: 'Susanna has been in a series of strictly confidential meetings to secure a new two-year deal. She's the face of the network now alongside Ant and Dec, and will help to steer the ship amid a time of uncertainty. 6 Industry sources think Lorraine Kelly will do only one run of her new cut-down 30-minute show Credit: Splash 6 Former MP Ed Balls, 58, is set to be kept on Credit: Rex 'She has more than proven her worth and bosses are keen to secure her long-term.' Former MP Ed Balls, 58, is set to be kept on, despite some viewers criticising the show for having a conflict of interest when he has been interviewing his former Labour political colleagues. Ed, who became a presenter on the GMB rota in 2022, has been pulled out of the studio in recent months when there is an interview with his wife, Home Secretary Now ITN is set to take control of producing GMB. And a source said: 'The main aim of the restructure is to cut costs and, the truth is, Ed isn't as expensive as other faces. 'But with ITN taking control of things, there was some concern of the Ofcom situation. 'Having a former Labour minister, who is married to the current Home Secretary, makes it very difficult to argue they're impartial. But at the moment, he's staying. He doesn't rate as well as others.' Meanwhile, industry sources think Lorraine Kelly will do only one run of her new cut-down 30-minute show — and will leave at the end of next year. Lorraine was asked if she wanted to retire, having just celebrated her 40 years on breakfast TV, but she instead chose to see out her contract TV source This seems to be suggested by proposed ITV plans, seen by The Sun on Sunday. They reveal the role of Head of Lorraine is the only daytime TV showrunner job to be on a one-year contract. It is also to be part-time for the first time. On Tuesday, ITV bosses announced that Lorraine, shown on weekdays from 9am to 10am, would Lorraine will be presenting it herself five days a week, having previously taken Fridays off. Just weeks prior to the announcement, it was floated to Lorraine by ITV bosses that she But she is said to have declined and opted to see out her contract. A telly source said: 'Lorraine was asked if she wanted to retire, having just celebrated her 40 years on breakfast TV, but she instead chose to see out her contract. 6 There are job fears among panellists on ITV's Loose Women daytime show Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Good Morning Britain is facing a shake-up 'Bosses thought it would be an ideal opportunity for her to spend more time with family, especially given how little she was on her own show last year. 'Many think it is unlikely she will stay on after her current contract and that is further proven by the fact that the boss of her show will be part-time and on a one-year contract. 'She is a hugely valued member of the ITV history and is likely to do other shows at the channel, with some thinking she may explore documentaries, travelogues and passion projects.' Company accounts last year showed Lorraine's fortune topped £4million. She paid £108,000 tax for the year to December 2023, suggesting she earned about £568,000. Anger about the ITV cuts has been widespread among staff. 'Tears behind the scenes' One crew member revealed: 'Most of us were completely blindsided by the announcement, with many of us feeling that we'd had the rug pulled from beneath us. 'There has been a lot of tears behind the scenes and outrage at just how much money the on-screen talent are taking home.' There is also concern among the panellists of ITV's Loose Women over job security as the axe falls, with some concerned about ageism. The show's 26-strong pool of presenters and panellists is set to be slashed by up to a third, with the programme cut to 30 weeks a year. One insider said: 'Even legendary battle-axe Janet Street-Porter is being uncharacteristically charming to colleagues. Everyone is on their best behaviour. "Of course, there are fears that some of the older panellists are less relevant now as they don't have such big social media presences. It's mayhem.' Meanwhile, ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall pocketed a £4million salary, including her bonus, last year. ITV said: 'We will not comment on speculation. Our daytime schedule and shows remain exactly as they are until the end of this year. 'We have always said our intention is to keep our daytime shows as familiar to viewers as possible, which includes seeing presenters they know and love.' ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star ‘is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath
RICHARD Madeley faced the axe from his breakfast show job in the ITV cuts bloodbath — before a showdown with bosses left him with a part-time deal. The veteran presenter, 69, is the highest-profile name to be caught up in the Good Morning Britain shake-up. 6 The Sun on Sunday can also reveal Susanna Reid, 54, is negotiating a longer term two-year contract to be a 'face of the network'. But daytime TV queen Lorraine Kelly, 65, is rumoured to be leaving altogether by the end of next year. Sources say Richard was told on Wednesday his contract, worth a reported £300,000 a year, would not be renewed on current terms when it expires in December. But he angrily hit back and negotiated a new deal with bosses — but it will mean a significant cut in his hours and pay. A source said: 'This one has really rocked the ITV corridors because Richard is such a big name and a legend of daytime telly. 'Great deal of shock' 'On Wednesday, word started to spread he'd been axed, that his contract wasn't going to be renewed when it expired in December, so there was a great deal of shock. 'But, by Friday, it became apparent Richard had a meeting with the network's most senior bosses and he's now being kept on in a more part-time role. 'He's got himself back on the show — but his hours are significantly cut.' Richard made an unexpected return to daytime telly in 2021 after Piers Morgan left GMB in a row over Harry and Meghan. Madeley had co-hosted ITV's This Morning with wife Judy Finnigan for 13 years from 1988 to 2001. They had been the golden couple of daytime telly and it was thought both were happy to enjoy retirement at their homes in London and Cornwall. But Richard made a shock return to the screen as ITV bosses brought him in as a regular joint presenter on GMB with Susanna. He quickly established himself as a popular face on the breakfast show, building up a warm rapport with his co-host and taking on the main male anchor role. Amid the latest upheaval, Susanna is also negotiating a lucrative two-year contract as a mainstay on the show, we can reveal. A source said: 'Susanna has been in a series of strictly confidential meetings to secure a new two-year deal. She's the face of the network now alongside Ant and Dec, and will help to steer the ship amid a time of uncertainty. 6 6 'She has more than proven her worth and bosses are keen to secure her long-term.' Former MP Ed Balls, 58, is set to be kept on, despite some viewers criticising the show for having a conflict of interest when he has been interviewing his former Labour political colleagues. Ed, who became a presenter on the GMB rota in 2022, has been pulled out of the studio in recent months when there is an interview with his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, leaving Susanna to do it alone. Now ITN is set to take control of producing GMB. And a source said: 'The main aim of the restructure is to cut costs and, the truth is, Ed isn't as expensive as other faces. 'But with ITN taking control of things, there was some concern of the Ofcom situation. 'Having a former Labour minister, who is married to the current Home Secretary, makes it very difficult to argue they're impartial. But at the moment, he's staying. He doesn't rate as well as others.' Meanwhile, industry sources think Lorraine Kelly will do only one run of her new cut-down 30-minute show — and will leave at the end of next year. This seems to be suggested by proposed ITV plans, seen by The Sun on Sunday. They reveal the role of Head of Lorraine is the only daytime TV showrunner job to be on a one-year contract. It is also to be part-time for the first time. On Tuesday, ITV bosses announced that Lorraine, shown on weekdays from 9am to 10am, would air on just 30 out of 52 weeks. Lorraine will be presenting it herself five days a week, having previously taken Fridays off. Just weeks prior to the announcement, it was floated to Lorraine by ITV bosses that she could retire the show after a successful run. But she is said to have declined and opted to see out her contract. A telly source said: 'Lorraine was asked if she wanted to retire, having just celebrated her 40 years on breakfast TV, but she instead chose to see out her contract. 6 6 'Bosses thought it would be an ideal opportunity for her to spend more time with family, especially given how little she was on her own show last year. 'Many think it is unlikely she will stay on after her current contract and that is further proven by the fact that the boss of her show will be part-time and on a one-year contract. 'She is a hugely valued member of the ITV history and is likely to do other shows at the channel, with some thinking she may explore documentaries, travelogues and passion projects.' Company accounts last year showed Lorraine's fortune topped £4million. She paid £108,000 tax for the year to December 2023, suggesting she earned about £568,000. Anger about the ITV cuts has been widespread among staff. 'Tears behind the scenes' One crew member revealed: 'Most of us were completely blindsided by the announcement, with many of us feeling that we'd had the rug pulled from beneath us. 'There has been a lot of tears behind the scenes and outrage at just how much money the on-screen talent are taking home.' There is also concern among the panellists of ITV's Loose Women over job security as the axe falls, with some concerned about ageism. The show's 26-strong pool of presenters and panellists is set to be slashed by up to a third, with the programme cut to 30 weeks a year. One insider said: 'Even legendary battle-axe Janet Street-Porter is being uncharacteristically charming to colleagues. Everyone is on their best behaviour. "Of course, there are fears that some of the older panellists are less relevant now as they don't have such big social media presences. It's mayhem.' Meanwhile, ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall pocketed a £4million salary, including her bonus, last year. ITV said: 'We will not comment on speculation. Our daytime schedule and shows remain exactly as they are until the end of this year. 'We have always said our intention is to keep our daytime shows as familiar to viewers as possible, which includes seeing presenters they know and love.' ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eamonn Holmes' unlikely replacement 'unveiled' after TV presenter's health woes
Following Eamonn Holmes' recent fall, a source has claimed that bosses at GB News are considering GMB presenter Richard Madeley as a potential replacement for the TV host Bosses at GB News are said to be drawing up contingency plans should Eamonn Holmes need to step back due to his health woes. Fans expressed concern this week after the presenter, 65, fell off his chair live on TV while anchoring his usual breakfast show. After the incident, Eamonn he insisted he was fine and blamed the incident on dodgy studio chairs with "very wonky wheels" but a source said the challenge is now facing "a serious production challenge" as it is not the first time the TV host has fallen. Because of this, bosses are said to be considering Good Morning Britain anchor Richard Madeley, 69, as a potential stand-in for Eamonn. While "nothing's confirmed" yet, Richard's name is said to be "frequently mentioned" in talks. A source told the Daily Mail following Eamonn's recent falls: "He fell a few weeks ago too, just not during the broadcast. There's a pattern here, and everyone's concerned. Eamonn's still sharp as a tack and a joy to watch, but it's a serious production challenge now." Talking about Richard as a potential replacement, the source added: "Nothing's confirmed, but they'd need someone with gravitas and live-TV experience if Eamonn needs to step back." Eamonn has previously been open about his health conditions after suffering a series of setbacks in recent years. The Northern Irish broadcaster has undergone a hip replacement, as well as more surgery due to three slipped discs. His health took a turn in 2022, but just one year later, he stated he could "no longer walk or look after himself." Eamonn is often seen using a walking aid and suffers from chronic back pain. Now, his friends have questioned why he is continuing to appear on TV, with a source saying he is "in pain all of the time." They went on to add: "It's so very sad to watch. Even though he has no feeling at all in his back at times, he is up at the crack of dawn and does three hours of live television, which he is, of course, very good at. " Speaking to Mail Online, the source continued: "The viewers love him but you do have to wonder how long this is going to go on." Last week, Eamonn left viewers of GB News concerned when he disappeared from his show leaving Ellie Costello to anchor the programme alone. But it was Wednesday's fall which sparked a commotion on the programme as anchor Charlie Rowley was lost for words when Eamonn fell from his chair. As a sudden crash was heard, Charlie said: "Oh my gosh." While the cameras focused on Rowley, Eamonn was heard saying: "I'm fine, fine, fine, carry on, carry on," seconds before the programme went to an advert break. As the show returned following a break, Eamonn said: "I'm alive," before hitting out at the "wonky" wheels on his studio chair. Speaking to Ellie, he said: "They're very wonky wheels on chairs we've got here, as a matter of fact, we don't really like the chairs here." He also went on to explain he recently suffered a fall at home which left him in pain. Eamonn said: "It was a shock for me because I had a fall two weeks ago in my bathroom that hospitalised me and that hit me right in the back. And this hit me again – right in the back. Really, really sore, really sore." Speaking at the time on social media, he said: "An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew," alongside four clapping emojis.
