GMB's Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley introduce the show Good Morning Britain's atmosphere turned frosty when Richard Madeley cheekily quipped about a guest's age, leading to a sharp retort from the guest herself. Bonnie Langford, 59, graced the ITV programme to chat about her new theatre gig and a Doctor Who novel she penned as part of a BBC collaboration. However, the conversation veered into awkward territory courtesy of Richard's comment.
Bonnie was expressing her affection for the show when Richard interjected. He said to her: "I remember the very first Doctor Who. William Hartnell.
It was unbelievable as a programme, and it's had its ups and downs since then. Personally I think at the moment it's on the up again, do you? What do you think of the new Doctor?" Bonnie replied: "It's fabulous. You know, I was in it once in the 80s, 37 years ago.
.." but Richard cut in with a chuckle: "Black and white, wasn't it?", reports the Mirror .
Richard Madeley put his foot in his mouth on GMB (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Quick as a flash, Bonnie retorted: "No! I'm not that old thank you Richard, I have been born in electric light! " Realising his gaffe, Richard swiftly softened his tone, telling her: "I know, I tease you, I tease you!" Indeed, Bonnie entered the world in 1964 just one year after Doctor Who debuted on the BBC with 'An Unearthly Child'. She later joined the iconic series as Melanie, appearing in 20 episodes from 1986 to 1987 and returned for the special Eas.