Happy birthday! Judy Finnigan turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary television host turns 78 on Saturday, May. 16, 2026.

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Judy Finnigan is celebrating her 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of her generation.

Popular television host-journalist-author Judy Finnigan (Richard and Judy, This Morning, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Finnigan, a cultural icon

Born Judith Finnigan in Manchester on May 16, 1948, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Finnigan's not just a great television host, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Judy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Judy Finnigan as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Judy, you're the best!

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