Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to discover the real age of one of its stars. Andi Peters turned 56 on Wednesday (July 29) and his big day was celebrated on the ITV show, where he was presented with a cake in the shape of a phone in honour of the competition call ins he hosts on the programme.
Fans react to his youthful appearance
Some people tuning into the programme were distracted by the fact the star is in his 50s, commenting on his youthful looks. One person posted on X: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY @andipeters wishing you a great day! I can't believe you're 5 years younger than me but look 25 years younger."
Vampire jokes and social media posts
"I'm absolutely convinced that Andi Peters is a vampire - never ages," one joked on the platform, which was formerly Twitter. "He looks the same as his children BBC presenting days," said someone else, adding that the TV star "does not look" his age. "Happy birthday to the man who never ages," someone else posted on Facebook, while another chimed in: "Hope you have a wonderful day." Others shared pictures of birthday cakes and balloons online to mark the star's special day.
Previous comments on his looks
His youthful looks have come up many times over the years - several stars commented on his appearance in 2020 when he turned 50, with Holly Willoughby posting on social media at the time: "That can't be right? He looks about 21! Happy Birthday you gorgeous man!"
Career history
Andi has been in the public eye for decades, having started his TV career in the 1980s. In 1989 he was hired by the BBC as a presenter for The Broom Cupboard, succeeding Phillip Schofield and Andy Crane. He went on to front Take Two, a BBC Children's comments programme, and was also a presenter on children's television programme Live & Kicking with Emma Forbes and John Barrowman. Other shows he is known for include GMTV and Lorraine. Andi is also no stranger to reality television, having taken part in contests like Dancing on Ice and Celebrity MasterChef. Fans may not know that Andi had a minor part in the 1999 animated film Toy Story 2, in which he provided the voice of Male Baggage Handler #1.
