Barney Walsh, son of Bradley Walsh and host of BBC Gladiators, has been hit with a six-month driving ban. The ban came after he was caught speeding at 58mph in a 50mph zone on the M4 in South Gloucestershire. Behind the wheel of his sleek 2023 black Mercedes-Benz SUV, Barney’s need for speed caught up with him!
Despite his absence in court due to “work commitments abroad,” his lawyer, Gwyn Lewis, confirmed the disqualification was unavoidable as Barney already had nine points on his licence. A brush with the law finally grounded him, resulting in a six-month driving halt, a £72 fixed penalty, a £28 surcharge, plus £85 in prosecution costs.
With such a busy schedule, it’s no surprise Barney couldn’t contest the charge in person. He’s acting responsibly, though, with plans to settle the fine within 28 days. This incident serves as a reminder that celebrity status doesn’t exempt one from the consequences of speeding! Keep it slow, folks! 🚗💨 #BarneyWalsh #SpeedingPenalty #DriveSafe