Bradley Walsh and his son Barney share a close bond that fans adore.
The TV star, 60, has become one of the nation’s favourite television personalities, having graced our screens on numerous shows over the years, including the ITV hit game show The Chase.
His TV career kicked off when he took on the role of host for The Wheel Of Fortune in 1997, before joining the cast of Coronation Street as Danny Baldwin from 2004 to 2006.
However, it’s through Breaking dad that viewers have been given a peek into Bradley’s personal life, thanks to his son Barney.
The series is a coming-of-age road trip that sees Bradley and Barney journeying across the globe in an RV, taking on various challenges along the way, such as centrifuge training and snow rallying.
Fans are thrilled as the pair are set to return to our screens for the sixth series of their popular ITV show. The upcoming series will see the father-son duo embark on another epic adventure to Asia, experiencing the sights and tastes of Japan and Thailand.
Barney is quickly gaining popularity, much like his famous father. He previously had a recurring role on The Larkins as PC Harness and in 2023, he joined the cast of Casualty as Cameron Mickelthwaite.
He has also collaborated with his dad for a second series, with the pair co-hosting the reboot of Gladiators.
During an intimate chat on This Morning, Bradley shared heartfelt sentiments about how his relationship with his son has evolved: “He has always been my son, and you always take care of them. But then all of a sudden he becomes your equal and a work colleague, and a mate, and someone you respect.
“Now I look up to him. Barney, bless him, was directing me on some of the things ‘Dad don’t worry about this, you need to be thinking about this’, and actually producing me.”
Barney is Bradley’s pride and joy, the sole offspring from his marriage to the talented choreographer Donna Derby. He also has a wonderful bond with his half-sister Hayley, who comes from one of Bradley’s previous partnerships.
Away from the spotlight shared with his dad, Barney carves out his own path in the entertainment world as an accomplished presenter and actor in his own right.
After honing his craft at the esteemed Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Barney cultivated skills that would guide him towards success in the performing arts.
