Happy birthday! Richard Madeley turns 70 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 70 on Wednesday, May. 13, 2026.

Richard Madeley is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-journalist Richard Madeley (Richard and Judy, This Morning, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Madeley, a cultural icon

Born Richard Holt Madeley in Romford on May 13, 1956, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Madeley's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Madeley as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

Richard Madeley career in pictures

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