GOOD Morning Britain viewers were left stunned today as host Adil Ray celebrated a milestone birthday.
The broadcaster and comedian was presented with a birthday cake live on air decorated with his various looks over the years.
His age, 50, was also prominently on display.
A beaming Adil told his co-stars Ranvir Singh, Charlotte Hawkins and Richard Arnold: “Thanks so much. Where did you get these photos from?
“One I have a shaved head. Just done 12 years. Wormwood [laughs].”
Entertainment editor Richard Arnold said: “Happy birthday. Welcome to the club.”
Midlands native Adil noted the cake was in Birmingham City colours: blue and white.
The broadcaster is famously a fan of their rivals Aston Villa.
He joked: “I don’t know how I feel about that. But no, I’m really grateful.”
Viewers sent their well-wishes in droves.
One posted on social media platform X: “Happy 50th to one of my faves. Enjoy your year of celebrations Adil xx.”
Another said: “Happy Birthday Adil Ray. A big 50.”
A third couldn’t comprehend how he appeared to be ageing in reverse, writing: “OMG – Has Adil had a hair transplant in last ten years – gone from going bald to a full on bouffant quiff! And he’s looking younger – Botox?”
Adil hit the big time in 2012 when his sitcom Citizen Khan, starring himself in the title role, was commissioned by the BBC.
His character was a cricket-obsessed, Pakistani Muslim patriarch living in Birmingham.
Adil has said that he was inspired by Goodness Gracious Me and the work of comic Dave Allen when writing the hit show.
He took his first serious acting role in Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge, appearing as local businessman Sadiq Nawaz.
His increasing popularity and success led to him bagging his own episode of Who Do You Think You Are?
In 2018, Adil became a presenter on Good Morning Britain, initially as a stand-in host. He’s now a fully-fledged member of the team.
