Richard Madeley distracts GMB viewers with new look | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV [Video]

Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley sparked a flurry of chatter as he unveiled his fresh look on the recent episode of the ITV morning programme.

The veteran presenter, aged 68, returned to the small screen on Monday (December 9) morning, joining Susanna Reid to deliver the day’s top stories from around the world.

Yet, it was Richard’s new beard that stole the spotlight, prompting the show to conduct a poll asking if the former This Morning host should maintain his facial hair. A majority of viewers, 66 per cent, voted against the beard during the broadcast, and many took to social media to voice their opinions on Richard’s transformation.

One X user, formerly known as Twitter, wrote: “I am absolutely loving the new beard growing, stick with it Richard, it will look very distinguished.”

Another chimed in: “Richard’s ‘stubble’ blends in with his makeup/fake tan/wrong foundation #GMB.”, reports the Mirror.

A third viewer quipped: …