Richard Madeley takes wife Judy Finnigan for spin in convertible as he’s tipped to replace Piers Morgan on GMB

Richard Madeley has said he is ready to step into Piers Morgan's old role at Good Morning Britain and thinks that the show "suits" him.The former This Morning host has been a stand-in presenter for Piers in the past, but now that the seat alongside Susanna Reid is permanently available, he says he thinks he could be the perfect fit. Although the 65-year-old has been named as the bookies' favourite to take over the job, he says he hasn't been asked yet - but is open to offers.

Piers Morgan mocked his Good Morning Britain replacement Alastair Campbell following a savage Twitter exchange after he accidentally declared the Queen’s death in an on-air blunder. Following the incident, the 56 year old publicly shared the story with his 7.9 million followers on Twitter as he highlighted the former Labour spin doctor’s mistake.

Meghan Markle and, just hours later, quit after refusing to apologise for remarks he had made. Appearing at the O2 Arena in the UK's first major event in over a year, Jack joked: "This arena has been emptier than Piers Morgan's diary.

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Richard Madeley is currently the front runner to replace Piers Morgan as a full-time anchor over on Good Morning Britain.The broadcaster lives with his wife Judy Finnigan in London in the home the family home they have shared for the last 25 years. Richard and Judy have lived nestled in London’s posh Hampstead area for almost over half a century and it’s where they film their show Keep Calm and Carry On Reading.

Richard Madeley has been tipped to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain following his explosive exit over Meghan Markle complaints.The former This Morning host, 64, who has previously stood in for Piers, will be accompanying Susanna Reid, 50, on the popular morning show in June which could become a permanent position if the “trial” goes well. Richard has previously filled in for the role on the ITV show and has proven to be a hit with viewers in the past.

It’s reported that Richard Madeley is being lined up to replace Piers Morgan on ITV’s Good Morning Britain after the latter stepped away from the show last month.