Richard Madeley Shaves Beard After Viewer Poll

During a segment on Good Morning Britain, Richard Madeley revealed that his wife Judy Finnigan was completely unaware of his recent beard, which he had grown for just ten days. The discussion arose after Donald Trump's comments on Prince William's new facial hair sparked a conversation about beards, leading Susanna Reid to joke about the increased interest in beard transplants. After a viewer poll determined that 66.3% wanted Richard to shave his stubble, he did so live during a commercial break, humorously noting that the hair went 'straight down the plug hole'. Richard shared that a lady complimented his beard at lunch, but Judy dismissed it, prompting his co-host Andrew Pierce to quip about their marriage. Despite the mixed reactions, Richard accepted the audience's wishes, emphasizing the responsibility of catering to viewer preferences.