“Richard Madeley, 63, Opens Up About Childhood Abuse: ‘Still Angry’ After Being ‘Badly Be:ate:n’ by Father and Teachers”

Richard Madeley has revealed he was 'badly beaten' by his father as a child, during a debate on Good Morning Britain on whether it's ever okay to beat your kids
Richard Madeley has revealed he was ‘badly beaten’ by his father as a child, during a debate on Good Morning Britain on whether it’s ever okay to beat your kids

Fleetwood Mac’s legendary drummer, Mick Fleetwood, has secretly tied the knot for the fifth time at the age of 78, and the news has left fans shocked! The British rock star, known for his tumultuous romantic history, recently married his long-time partner Elizabeth Jordan, 56, in an intimate ceremony.

Richard Madeley with his father Christopher. Richard Madeley previously told the Daily Mail how his largely loving father used to beat him so badly he was left screaming, remembering how he was just seven when he was first beaten with a cane
Richard Madeley with his father Christopher. Richard Madeley previously told the Daily Mail how his largely loving father used to beat him so badly he was left screaming, remembering how he was just seven when he was first beaten with a cane

The couple’s stunning honeymoon photos, shared by Mick on Instagram, give a rare glimpse into their idyllic getaway in the South Pacific, where they’ve been enjoying sun, sea, and plenty of romance. In the photos, Mick is seen with his new bride, showing off a new gold band and sporting his signature pink hat, while his wife stuns in a delicate white dress with feathered detailing.

Speaking on the morning show, the host, 63, said both his dad and his teachers were violent to him when he was growing up, and he's still furious about his experiences
Speaking on the morning show, the host, 63, said both his dad and his teachers were violent to him when he was growing up, and he’s still furious about his experiences

Mick captioned the sweet snap: “The South Pacific does its magic!!! A honeymoon with my love Elizabeth… creating moments to be remembered!! Sun, health, and happiness!!”

The wedding came as a surprise to many fans, as Mick had kept the details quiet until recently. While he didn’t reveal his bride’s face in the photos, it has been confirmed that Elizabeth Jordan, a California-born property management executive, is his new wife.

Journalists Sarah Cawood (left), 47, and Sian Griffiths (right), both from London, appeared on Good Morning Britain today to debate whether it's ever okay to physically discipline your children
Journalists Sarah Cawood (left), 47, and Sian Griffiths (right), both from London, appeared on Good Morning Britain today to debate whether it’s ever okay to physically discipline your children

The couple’s engagement was announced quietly last year, and Mick’s close friend, musician Mike Lawson, had hinted at the upcoming wedding, posting about it on social media: “Mick Fleetwood just texted and said he is marrying his girlfriend of five years, Elizabeth. How cool, finding love and making that commitment is beautiful. Congrats!”

Currently a vote on GMB in which 20,500 partipated in shows 66% believe you should smack your children

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Currently a vote on GMB in which 20,500 partipated in shows 66% believe you should smack your children

Viewers quickly took to Twitter to share their views, with several agreeing with Sarah and saying there's a 'difference between smacking and beating' and that when in danger, 'gentle hand isn¿t going to kill them'
Viewers quickly took to Twitter to share their views, with several agreeing with Sarah and saying there’s a ‘difference between smacking and beating’ and that when in danger, ‘gentle hand isn’t going to kill them’ 
Sarah felt it's okay to lightly hit children if they're in a 'dangerous situation' and admitted to hitting her own child in the past
Sarah felt it’s okay to lightly hit children if they’re in a ‘dangerous situation’ and admitted to hitting her own child in the past

Elizabeth, who has two children from a previous marriage, is based in Hawaii and runs a property management company. She’s also the executive director of Mick’s charity, which promotes music education in Hawaiian schools. Mick’s fans, however, were left in disbelief at the news of the marriage, with many expressing their surprise online.

Sian believes it's always 'completely wrong' to smack children and thinks it should be banned all across the UK
Sian believes it’s always ‘completely wrong’ to smack children and thinks it should be banned all across the UK

Mick’s romantic history is as legendary as his music career. His first marriage was to model Jenny Boyd, which ended in divorce before they remarried in 1977, only to divorce once again in 1978. Mick’s affair with Stevie Nicks during the recording of Rumours is well-known, and his third marriage to Sara Recor in 1988 also ended in divorce.

However many viewers agreed with Sian and felt there's a double standard when hitting children
However many viewers agreed with Sian and felt there’s a double standard when hitting children

Mick’s longest marriage was to Lynn Frankel, whom he married in 1995 and had twin daughters with. They separated in 2013, and the divorce was finalized in 2015.

Reflecting on his life after the end of his marriage to Lynn, Mick admitted in a recent interview that he had been struggling with the loss of Fleetwood Mac’s singer Christine McVie in 2022. “It’s been a strange time for me. Losing sweet Christine was catastrophic,” Mick shared. “And then, in my world, sort of losing the band too… and I [split] with my partner as well. I just found myself sort of licking my wounds.”

Despite the ups and downs in his personal life, Mick seems to have found happiness once again with Elizabeth, suggesting that new love may be the key to his happiness amid professional uncertainty.

Mick’s band, Fleetwood Mac, has been on hiatus since Christine McVie’s passing, with both Mick and Stevie Nicks stating that there’s “no reason” to continue without her. However, Mick’s new marriage to Elizabeth shows that he’s found a reason to keep moving forward.

Fleetwood Mac, one of rock’s most iconic bands, has sold over 120 million records worldwide, and their 1977 album Rumours remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.