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Susanna Reid shocked as Birds Of A Feather star Lesley Joseph reveals her age on GMB saying ‘you look 25 years younger’
The stunned GMB star insisted the legendary actress 'looks 25 years younger'
SUSANNA Reid was left stunned as Birds Of A Feather actress Lesley Joseph revealed her real age on Good Morning Britain.
The screen star delighted Susanna, 53, and ITV co-host Richard Madeley, 68, with tales of her career and upcoming projects as she sat on the show sofa on Wednesday.
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Lesley insisted "I really am not ready to retire" after the trio reminisced during the commercial break.
She quipped: "I should be at my age," which prompted former This Morning Richard anchor to ask: "What is your age?"
Lesley made a funny noise and said: "In the old days you couldn't say your age because nobody could find out, but I am 80 next year.
"Can you even believe it?"
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Richard clapped his hands which made Susanna squeal "ooh" in shock, before she said: "No!
"You look 25 years younger!"
Lesley joked: "I thought you were going to say 25 years older I was about to say!" before Susanna simply said: "You look 25.
"You look incredible, that is amazing though."
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Susanna then asked if Lesley's healthy life was the reason for her youthful looks - as well as the fact she still works.
Celebrity Coach Trip's Linda Robson jokes Lesley Joseph is a drag queen
She agreed and said: "I walk everywhere - I walk two miles a day at least."
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In the same chat, Lesley also gave her blunt verdict on the potential of a Birds Of A Feather re-boot.
Originally on BBC One from 1989 to 1998, the show starred Pauline Quirke, Lesley and Linda Robson as the lead characters.
After 16 years, ITV revived the show and further episodes aired from 2014 to 2020.
Good Morning Britain's past and present stars
Current presenters:
- Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present
- Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present
- Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) - 2021 to present
- Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) - 2022 to present
- Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present
- Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present
- Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) - 2024 to present
- Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present
Former presenters:
- Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to 2024
- Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) - 2014
- John Stapleton (Wednesday) - 2014
- Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) - 2015 to 2021
- Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) - 2022
Reports the show was axed by ITV in 2021 were sparked - after claims of a clash between show stars Linda and Pauline.
The comedy once attracted 15million viewers a week.
Previously, there were claims their relationship had broken down after an alleged bust-up on set at the Teddington studios.
The row was said to be why Pauline refused to take part in the 30th anniversary show in 2019 and the Christmas special a year later, yet Linda refutes this.
Now Lesley, who played snooty Dorien Green, has addressed speculation of a revival.
When Richard asked if it was coming back, she said: "No it isn't no.
"Pauline loves her theatre school and she has given up acting.
"No, I don't think it will."
Lesley went on to say how she and Linda had teamed up for Coach Trip and softer reality shows.
Previously, TV legend Lesley admitted she has developed insecurities concerning her age.
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She : “The older I get, the more frightened I become of forgetting my lines and making a fool of myself in front of an audience.
“I think I’ll know when the time is right for me to retire, but it’s not today."
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