Richard Madeley slammed for cutting Ricky Hatton off as he shares suicide battle
Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley left fans incensed with rage after he abruptly interrupted former boxer Ricky Hatton as he bravely opened up about his battle with suicide.
The 67 year old presenter who was co-hosting the live show with ITV anchor Kate Garraway, was blasted by viewers on social media for "cutting off" the 44 year old boxing champ as he attempted to discuss his battle with mental health. Since Ricky quit fighting professionally, he has made no secret of the fact that he was once in an incredibly dark place. Ricky was on the news programme to discuss the moment he found himself in a desperate position in need of professional help as he seriously thought of comitting suicide.
But instead of allowing the sportsman to fully express himself, Richard decided to interject on more than one ocassion.
Ricky told the TV hosts that he has now "turned his life around" but candidly recalled the time he walked in to a mental health experts office, as he said: "I opened the door and just fell on my knees. I said 'you need to help me or I am going to kill myself. I won't be here next week I can't do it. 'You need to tell me what to do today or I am not going to be here ..." But it was at this point that Richard cut him off and said: "Thank God you did."
Ricky Hatton opened up about his mental health battles in the honest interview (ITV)But Ricky continued without becoming distracted and added: "I spoke to him and got my little routine," before Richard again repeated the "thank God you did," phrase.. Richard kept repeating the phrase without realising that he was disrupting the flow of the interview. And to make matters worse, Richard then told Ricky: "Just very quickly because as always, we are out of time, got to wrap this up," before asking Ricky one last question.
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But Ricky's interview with Richard and Kate left viewers fuming and they wasted no time in expressing their opinion on social media. Taking to X formerly known as Twitter, one viewer wrote: "Yeah cut the guy off who’s talking about suicide." Another said: "Let Ricky talk FFS!!!!"
And a third added: "Stupid long questions to Hatton." Meanwhile another took to their keyboard and wrote: "GMB Madeley stops him talking about something interesting so he can witter on." But it seems the little Ricky was able to discuss touched the hearts of some viewers. One said: "I love you man. #workingclasshero is something to be."
The former boxing champiion who is a father of one, has made a documentary about his depression and suicide struggle in a docu-film. And in the hope that it can help change the life of one person Ricky said that it "will be well worth it." He added: "I hope everyone enjoys it I really do."
The fly on the wall documentary will detail the boxing hero's rise to fame from working class beginnings in Manchester to being crowned world champion. The film showcases Ricky's depression, addiction and shame that followed his defeats with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
And this combined with his split with his coach and not being in contact with his family, led the star to the brink of collapse. The programme, which is set to air next month, has already released its trailer and Ricky is seen saying: "I was champion four times over but I consider myself a failure. I wasn't supposed to end this way.' Ricky, dubbed The Hitman, is hailed as one of Britain's best boxers and fans were left devastated when he decided to hang up his boxing gloves and retire in 2011.
Suicide/Depression: *If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or visit their site to find your local branch
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