He dyed his hair bright blond for the first lockdown, however later claimed the eye-catching look was ‘completely natural’.
But Richard Madeley appeared to be embracing his greying locks as he stepped out with his daughter Chloe, 33, in London on Friday.
The presenter, 64, still sported some highlights but was a more pared back look compared to his beach blond hairdo.
Salt and pepper: Richard Madeley appeared to be embracing his greying locks as he stepped out with his daughter Chloe, 33, in London on Friday
Chloe cut a casual figure in a black hoodie with a rugby slogan on it and leggings.
She kept warm with thick socks and opted for comfort on her feet with black walking boots.
Richard, meanwhile, opted for a green padded jacket, jeans and some black sunglasses which he tucked into the zip of his coat.
New look: The presenter, 64, still sported some highlights (L) but was a more pared back look compared to his beach blond hairdo (R in May)
Father-daughter outing: The pair appeared in high spirits as they walked through Hampstead
The pair appeared in high spirits as they walked through Hampstead and picked up a newspaper.
Of his previous golden haired look, Richard claimed his hair colour was all natural, following speculation that he had bleached them for his return to TV.
When speaking to The Mirror, Richard said: ‘It is completely natural, nothing to do with a bottle. You don’t have to believe me, but it’s true. If I was dyeing my hair I’m sure it would go green, I wouldn’t know how to do it.’
Casually-clad: Chloe cut a casual figure in a black hoodie with a rugby slogan on it and leggings
Feeling the chill: She kept warm with thick socks and opted for comfort on her feet with black walking boots
Bundled up: Richard, meanwhile, opted for a green padded jacket, jeans and some black sunglasses which he tucked into the zip of his coat
Richard also revealed that reading is what’s kept him and his wife Judy Finnigan, 71, from getting ‘snappy’ during the coronavirus lockdown.
The couple recently made a surprise return to TV screens to host their new book show, Keep Reading and Carry on.
The couple have established themselves as credible critics with book fans thanks to their longstanding book club.
Reading: Chloe picked up a newspaper and Richard seemed interested in reading it
When asked by the publication why reading plays an important role in the marriage, Richard said the timeout it provides stops them getting ‘snappy’ with one another.
He shared: ‘In all marriages, things can occasionally get tense, and you can get a bit snappy with each other, especially if you’re together 24/7.’
However, the broadcaster shared that they work so well together because they’re so comfortable with each other.
The husband and wife duo fronted This Morning between 1988 and 2001 and returned to the ITV breakfast show earlier this year to fill in for Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.
Having a laugh: Of his previous golden haired look, Richard claimed that his hair colour is all natural
‘Completely natural’: He confirmed once and for all that his blond locks were ‘completely natural’ following speculation that he had bleached them for his return to TV
There return was met with praise from viewers who clearly see how at ease they are presenting together.
When describing his wife, Richard shared: ‘For my money, Judy’s still the best female presenter in the UK, she is so able and versatile. But of all the presenters I know she was always the most reluctant one, she didn’t enjoy the fame thing at all.’
He also said he is not worried about the lockdown restrictions forcing Judy to isolate longer than him due to being over 70 as it should, in his opinion, fall to the individual to make their own choices.
It’s my own hair! When speaking about his blond hair, Richard said: ‘It is completely natural, nothing to do with a bottle. You don’t have to believe me, but it’s true’