Good Morning Britain fans were perplexed when Richard Madeley went ‘full Partridge’ by inspecting Kerry Katona’s new nose.
The former Atomic Kitten performer, 43, appeared on the ITV show to discuss the reconstructive surgery she received to rectify years of cocaine misuse.
Kerry revealed that the drugs had left multiple holes in her nose, and she chose to get corrective surgery to commemorate 14 years of sobriety.
Richard was clearly impressed by her surgeon’s job and jumped from the sofa to position himself close to Kerry and take a good look.
However, the moment appalled some viewers on X, with @Marlon_MTK asking: ‘#gmb why is Richard all up in that woman’s face?’
Echoing their sentiment, @rmolloy786 commented: ‘Madeley you cringey.’
Many others including @tighabhinn compared Richard’s antics (once again) to Steve Coogan’s iconic character Alan Partridge.
@The_Mighty_Clam said: ‘#gmb Richard Madeley going full send Partridge with Kerry Katona this morning.’
An exasperated @domain_harry simply sighed that you ‘couldn’t make it up.’
As Kerry detailed her surgery, Richard interjected: ‘Can I sit next to you and have a really close look at it?’
The broadcaster, 68, then walked across to Kerry’s sofa after she told him: ‘C’mon Richard.’
Examining her nose closely, Richard remarked: ‘It just looks so completely natural.
‘I’m really up close now. I’m like four or five inches away.’
Kerry the explained the work she underwent before remaking to Richard: ‘You just wanted to sit with me didn’t you?’
The former singer then wrapped her arms around a delighted-looking Richard.
Richard Madeley goes 'Full Partridge" ! :-
"Can I …..{jumping up …not waiting for the invitation..} come over there and get a close look at your nose?" #GMB @GMB— Ken Chisholm (@tighabhinn) May 30, 2024
#gmb why is richard all up in that woman's face?
— Marlon Gordon (@Marlon_MTK) May 30, 2024
#gmb Richard Madeley going full send Partridge with Kerry Katona this morning. pic.twitter.com/ktG70eXQZZ
— James Buckingham
(@The_Mighty_Clam) May 30, 2024
(@The_Mighty_Clam) Madeley you cringey fkr
— Ryan Molloy (@rmolloy786) May 30, 2024
richard perving over katona's nose!!!
you couldn't make it up #gmb— Susanna Reid Superfan (@domain_harry) May 30, 2024
Proper Partridge here Richard #gmb
— Mr Opinionated (@Howitis345) May 30, 2024
Kerry later inquired whether Richard’s co-host Ranvir Singh wanted to inspect her nose, but she respectfully declined.
Kerry told GMB that she first used drugs as a child after her mother gave her speed but claimed it was sherbet.
She began using drugs more frequently during the height of her popularity and after her marriage to Brian McFadden ended.
Kerry described cocaine as her ‘crutch’ and ‘best buddy’ during this time.
She stated she noticed her nose contracting and holes forming, but she continued to consume cocaine as a form of self-harm.
‘It became an obsession,’ Kerry said.
Now, Kerry has been clean for 14 years and is focussed on her fitness, She regularly shares clips of her exercise routines to Instagram as she continues to work on her health.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and ITVX.
Source My Celebrity Life.
