Richard Madeley lookalike competition baffles locals as VERY unexpected winner is announced (and the GMB host might not be too pleased!)

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This past weekend, a competition aimed at finding individuals who resemble popular British talk show host Richard Madeley left Stockport residents puzzled. The surprising outcome of the contest was an unanticipated winner.

It’s possible that the host of Good Morning Britain, aged 69, wasn’t overly delighted as the victory went to Larry the Pug instead.

A total of sixteen individuals formally participated in a competition that was orchestrated by Mrs. Jones. Approximately 200 people gathered at Stockport’s Alexandra Park on Sunday to witness the event unfold.

In a proud display, Larry the Pug donned a wig while being photographed with Molly Glover, who was nine years old at the time, and her mother Louise, during their winning photo sessions together as a family.

In addition, among the finalists were local residents Arthur Hassall, Paul Lockitt, and Kate Trevor. At the conclusion of the day’s events, they all gathered for a group photograph together.

At the start of this month, there was a sense of intrigue that swept through our community as promotional flyers for a contest started appearing around town.

The buzz on social media started once it became known that cash prizes were up for grabs for the top three doppelgangers.

Nicci Owen, the owner of a park coffee shop, stated that the flyers had been put up on various bulletin boards. However, these same flyers later vanished under puzzling circumstances.

She shared with BBC Radio Manchester that no one witnessed who hung them, but naturally, everyone was thrilled when they saw it. However, she expressed curiosity about whether it was genuine.

In May, I learned that there were reports suggesting my position on Good Morning Britain could be in jeopardy due to ITV’s significant reductions in their daytime programming, often referred to as a ‘bloodbath’.

Initially earning a substantial annual salary of around £300K, the broadcaster reportedly became angry when he was offered a reduced contract by managers. However, after negotiations, he agreed to a part-time position that will decrease both his working hours and pay.

After learning about a new contract with lower hours and pay, the broadcaster who reportedly makes £300K per year expressed frustration but ultimately negotiated a part-time arrangement with management.

Both options convey the same meaning in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.

Simultaneously, as reported by The Sun, Lorraine Kelly, aged 65, whose program has been reduced to half an hour, was allegedly offered retirement but chose to refuse. Instead, she intends to honor her reported £500K contract and depart from ITV permanently at the end of next year.

According to a source, the announcement about Richard, a renowned figure and television legend in daytime programming, caused quite a stir within ITV’s offices.

On Wednesday, rumors began circulating that he was fired. However, by Friday, it was clear that Richard had a meeting with the highest-ranking executives of the network and his position has since been changed to a more part-time one.

‘He’s got himself back on the show – but his hours are significantly cut.’

Lately, Richard has been dealing with a bothersome injury that causes him pain, and he’s been wearing a wrist support.

Recently, Richard discussed his health issue openly during his appearance on Good Morning Britain. He disclosed that he had taken a fall while on vacation.

According to Susanna Reid’s observation that his wrist guard appeared uncomfortable, Richard clarified, “I had a double fracture in my wrist. It happened while I was hurrying down a steep sidewalk, and that was in France.

Richard added, “It moved around freely and flipped upward. This flip propelled me ahead, and for a moment, I pondered, ‘Will I triumph over gravity, or will gravity triumph over me?’

‘Gravity won. I hit the ground hard. I’ve got a double fracture. We’ll see how it goes.’

Susanna asked: ‘Is it sore at the moment?’

To which Richard replied: ‘I’m not discussing the pain threshold. We don’t think about pain.’

Richard didn’t find relief from his health issues, as he subsequently experienced more troubles during another performance a few days later, dealing with a painful throat.

Kicking off the event, Susanna jokingly expressed her worry that some viewers might tune out during the broadcast…

Richard, whose voice was hoarse, gestured towards his neck and said, “This area here? I believe it will grow stronger as the program progresses. That’s just my guess.

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2025-08-17 17:04