Richard Keys Shocks Fans with Laser Hair Removal Confession on Private Parts

Richard Keys just revealed he’s had laser treatment on his intimate body part, sending shockwaves through the football community.

The former Sky Sports presenter, notorious for his extreme body hair, has been a target of jokes for years. At 69, he became a staple of Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage during the 1990s and 2000s.

Fans have long mocked his exceptionally hairy hands. The arrival of flatscreen TVs and High Definition (HD) broadcasting in the late 2000s only amplified the visibility of his hand hair, making it a running gag among viewers.

He earned nicknames like “The Werewolf” and “TV’s Hairiest Man.” In 2012, reports surfaced that he underwent laser hair removal on his hands and knuckles, allegedly to satisfy TV executives and silence stadium chants.

This week, Richard reignited the conversation with a seemingly innocuous football post. On July 5, ahead of an England international match, he wished good luck to the team on X.

However, one user couldn’t resist commenting on his noticeably smooth hands, quipping, “You shaved your hands?” Richard shot back, “No, laser, and because you asked- also my bollocks [thumbs up emoji].”

While this revelation amused many online, earlier this year, Richard faced backlash for tone-deaf remarks amid serious global events. In March, he made comments following Iranian missile strikes on Doha.

He posted on X: “Thoughts & prayers with everyone who has lost loved ones during these past few days of madness. I know this sounds trite but hopefully the football tonight @beINSPORTS_EN can act as a distraction for a short time? Stay safe.”

Fans were quick to criticize him. One user responded, “Sorry loads have died, but we have Bournemouth v Brentford tonight, so every cloud hey.” Another remarked, “He’s one of one isn’t he...”

A third user noted, “All the class and sensitivity of a house brick,” while a fourth added, “Yep. I’m sure Bournemouth vs Brentford will put a smile back on everyone’s faces…”

Richard Keys has been a controversial figure in sports commentary for years.