Richard Keys’ Fall From Sky Sports to a Scandalous Love Life
Once the voice of football on Sky Sports, Richard Keys is now infamous for two things: being sacked in 2011 for sexist remarks about female referees, and tanking football coverage at beIN Sports alongside Andy Gray in Qatar. But now, the ex-presenter’s messy personal life has stolen the headlines.
Shock Split: Cheated on Sick Wife with Daughter’s Best Friend
In a jaw-dropping twist, Keys dumped his wife of 34 years, Julia, to marry Lucie Rose — his daughter’s 28-year-old best friend. When they wed in 2023, Keys was 66 and Lucie 35. What stings even more? Julia had been battling thyroid cancer just years earlier, and the split during or after her illness has left many outraged.
Keys Hits Back at “Running Away” Claims
“I didn’t leave Julia dying of cancer,” Keys told The Telegraph. “We had a brilliant surgeon who removed it. We spent 30 days travelling to get the best treatment.”
He insists the marriage ended only after he fell hard for Lucie, dubbing her a “force of nature.” Keys also rejected suggestions he trapped Lucie or coerced her, calling her “one of the most powerful, strong-minded individuals you’ll come across.”
Julia Strikes Back Over Infidelity
Julia Keys hit back in her recent infidelity survival guide, revealing her ex’s betrayal “didn’t just devastate my world, but the world of our children, too.” She also confirmed her cancer was still active when the cheating began.
Cheating on a seriously ill wife with your daughter’s best mate, then bailing on your family for her? Not exactly the behaviour of a gentleman, Richard.
