He is well-known and household name in this country.
And, Richard Madeley, 65, proved to be an unlikely fashion icon in multiple seventies throwback snaps shared to his Instagram account on Monday evening.
The presenter – who is currently starring in I’m A Celebrity – can be seen rocking long hair and vintage fashion, including high-waisted flares, in the photographs.

Flare for fashion Richard Madeley (65) proved himself to be a rare fashion icon with multiple snaps from the seventies that were posted on his Instagram account Monday night
Richard is shown in one shot wearing a black leather biker jacket and a roll neck sweater in beige.
Another photograph shows the broadcast journalist wearing a blue jumper with a beige suit jacket and the collar of his shirt over it.
Richard was seen in light blue high-waisted bell bottom denim jeans with a high waist. He wore a beige short-sleeve shirt underneath.
The last shot shows the TV celebrity looking remarkably relaxed while taking advantage of the golden hour.


The golden boy

Edgy: One shot shows Richard in a beige roll neck jumper and black leather biker jacket


Vintage! Vintage!

Suave – Richard always preferred his cross-armed position when taking photographs

Wow! He’s still as handsome and hot today as he was in 1982.
Team Madeley made fun of Richard’s description of the cake won by them in Monday’s I’m A Celeb contest.
This Instagram photo was captioned “When you see your harmonious chorus coming toward your table from your kitchen.”
Monday’s I’m A Celebrity Richard was joined by Arlene Phillips, 78. The challenge required them to answer questions concerning their fellow celebrities. After answering the questions, they were able to win a piece of cake.
Richard exclaimed as he took his prize and ate it. Better than any cake I’ve ever eaten in my life.’

Smart: Richard was a throwback snapper after making his public debut at the I’m A Celebrity castle


Style signature: The presenter wore his shirt tucked into high-waisted jeans.

He looked smart and stylish in a suit, boots and slacks on his 35-year-old wedding day.

A blast from the past Richard and Judy are best-known for 13 years as The Morning hosts. They then left the show in 2001. (pictured in 1998).

35 years! Richard’s daughter Chloe posted a throwback photo to Instagram just hours ahead of Sunday’s I’m A Celebrity debut.

Real talk. Richard said that his wife Judy Finnigan did not do back handsprings on the steps when he asked her to be part of I’m A Celeb.
He was about to make his I’m A Celeb debut when Richard’s daughter Chloe posted to Instagram hours ahead to commemorate their 35th wedding anniversary.
A fitness enthusiast uploaded a throwback photo of her mother and father from their co-hosting days and laughed at it.
The promo shot showed the present icons sitting cross-legged, wearing vintage clothing. They looked so young in this old photo.
Chloe wrote, “Happy 35th anniversary to the queen and king,” along with: “This photo of tho’ featuring a smiley face emoticon.

Daytime TV icons: Richard and Judy hosted This Morning from 1988 until 2001, and then hosted the daily chat show Richard & Judy from 2001 until 2009 (Pictured in 1990)