This Morning legend Richard Madeley returns to host show replacing Ben Shephard

This Morning legend Richard Madeley has returned to hosting the ITV show.

On Wednesday morning, Richard, 68, who made his name as a host of This Morning alongside his wife Judy Finnigan, appeared as a guest on the programme. At one point in the interview, he cheekily stepped in for Ben Shephard alongside Cat Deeley to present a segment.

Sitting alongside Cat, Richard said, “Welcome back to your Wednesday’s This Morning with me Richard Madeley and Cat Deeley, there’s a lot more coming up for you on the programme today. How's your morning been so far?”

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Before Ben returned joking, “Excuse me. Madeley - go on, other side of the sofa.” During their interview, Richard, who now fronts Good Morning Britain, was asked if he’d ever consider appearing as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Bluntly, Richard replied, “Can you imagine me coming out in spandex doing the Jive? Can you imagine?

“No, it’s not ever on the agenda. Have they asked? Yes, they have asked me and if dear Len (Goodman) was still with us, I might be tempted."

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