Inside Bradley and Barney Walsh’s close bond as TV star follows in famous dad’s footsteps

There’s no doubt Bradley Walsh and his son Barney have a very close friendship which fans love to see.

Popular television presenter Bradley, 60, quickly became one of TV’s most loved stars, having appeared on various shows across the years, including ITV hit game show The Chase.

Bradley’s television career began when he landed the role of host on The Wheel Of Fortune in 1997 before becoming a Coronation Street regular, playing the role of Danny Baldwin from 2004 until 2006.

But it’s on Breaking Dad where fans have caught a glimpse of Bradley’s personal life, with the help of son Barney.

The series is a coming-of-age road trip and sees Bradley and Barney traversing the world in an RV undertaking challenges along the way, including centrifuge training and rallying in the snow.


Now fans have been left delighted as the duo are set to return to our TV screens for series six of their hit ITV show. The upcoming series will see the father-son duo head to Asia for another epic adventure, taking in the sights and flavours of Japan and Thailand.

Barney is fast becoming as popular as his famous dad. He previously landed a recurring role on The Larkins as PC Harness and in 2023 he joined the cast of Casualty, playing Cameron Mickelthwaite.

The star has also teamed up with his dad for a second series, with the duo presenting the reboot of Gladiators with each other.

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Speaking of their bond on This Morning, Bradley previously explained: “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.”

Inside Bradley Walsh's close bond with son Barney – from their TV show to  heartfelt birthday tributes - OK! Magazine

Barney is the only child of Bradley and his choreographer wife, Donna Derby. He has a half-sister Hayley from one of Bradley’s previous relationships.

When Barney is not filming with his dad, he earns a living as a successful presenter and actor.

Barney trained in performing arts at the highly prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama which is where he learned to act.