Still smiling! Richard Wilkins puts on a brave face as he attends granddaughter’s Barbie-themed birthday party following split from girlfriend Nicola Dale

Richard Wilkins put on a brave face as he celebrated his granddaughter’s birthday over the weekend following reports he has split from his long-time girlfriend Nicola Dale.

The 69-year-old TV veteran dressed himself up as a groovy ‘Ken Doll’ for the three-year-old’s Barbie themed soiree.

Richard shared a picture from the event in which he can be seen beaming proudly while posing with his son Christian, 28, daughter Rebecca and birthday girl Abigail.

Richard’s outfit consisted of a an unbutton black shirt which exposed his bare chest, matching black jeans, a black and white bandana and darks shades.

He also wore a number of chains around his neck. 

Richard Wilkins put on a brave face as he celebrated his granddaughter’s birthday over the weekend with his son Christian following reports he has split from his long-time girlfriend Nicola Dale (also pictured his daughter Rebecca and granddaughter Abigail)

Meanwhile, Christian dressed in a paisley pink halterneck top and shorts while Rebecca opted for sarong.

Abigail, who is the second child of Richard’s eldest daughter Rebecca and husband James, was outfitted a cute pink ‘Barbie’ onesie.

Richard added a gushing birthday message to his granddaughter.

‘Is there anything more joyous than the squeals of glee at a 3 year old’s Barbie Birthday party ! ?? I think not … !,’ the proud grandfather messaged.

‘Congratulations, James and Bella. Happy Birthday Abbie!! Granddaddypapbear loves you so much.’

Richard has had three marriages and shares five children with four mothers; Adam, Rebecca, Nick, Christian and Este

Richard has had three marriages and shares five children with four mothers; Adam, Rebecca, Nick, Christian and Este 

Richard also added a sly joke at Australia’s Barbie Hollywood superstar: ‘P.S. you have a lot to answer for Margot Robbie!’

Richard has had three marriages and shares five children with four mothers; Adam, Rebecca, Nick, Christian and Estella.

Rebecca and her husband James Bateman welcomed their second daughter in 2021, and have another Bella.

Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Channel Nine Entertainment Editor has split from girlfriend of four years Nicola Dale. 

Sources say the couple split in November, not long after they were spotted together at Derby Day celebrations in Melbourne, reported The Daily Telegraph. 

The insider claimed their relationship got rocky in March after online media outlets speculated about their possible engagement. 

They said Richard was reluctant to marry a fourth time after giving away a small fortune to his last three wives during their respective divorces. 

Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Channel Nine Entertainment Editor has split from girlfriend of four years Nicola Dale

Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Channel Nine Entertainment Editor has split from girlfriend of four years Nicola Dale 

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