Disgraced ex-Sky Sports anchor Richard Keys smirks while leaving Claridge's with Eamonn Holmes as he breaks cover for first time since reigniting 30-year feud with Gabby Logan over crass 'tribute' to her late father Terry Yorath

Richard Keys appeared to be untroubled by his latest controversy on Tuesday as he joined Eamonn Holmes at Claridges. 

The former Sky Sports host sparked outrage across social media after his online tribute to former footballer Terry Yorath appeared to include a thinly veiled criticism of the Welsh legend's daughter, TV presenter Gabby Logan. 

Emerging with a fragile looking Holmes after lunch at the Mayfair address, Keys, 68, gave onlookers a broad grin as they made their way towards a waiting car. 

The pair were joined by a wider group, with GB News host Holmes clutching his wheelchair for support while two staff-members assisted him through the exit. 

Keys has a notoriously combustible relationship with Logan, who made a series of unsavoury accusations against him in her 2022 memoir.   

The broadcaster - who now works alongside close friend Andy Gray on beIN Sports in the Middle East - subsequently vowed to take legal action. 

In detailed extracts from her memoir, Logan recounted a conversation between Keys and Gray on a flight to Istanbul ahead of the 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. 

She wrote: 'I was seven months pregnant with twins, and I was huge. I looked like I'd swallowed a space hopper.

'In full earshot of me – and anyone who might be listening in our business-class cabin – Richard said: "So, Andy, what do you think of pregnant women?"

'"I'm afraid I don't find them very attractive, Richard. In fact, I never slept with my wife when she was pregnant with our kids."'

She added: 'I was embarrassed, of course, and thought their comments were especially cruel, bearing in mind they both had children and wives of their own.

'Keys and Gray were dinosaurs, waiting to become extinct.'

Keys dismissed many of her claims as 'nonsense' - including the allegation that he was sacked from Sky Sports over misogyny towards lineswoman Sian Massey in 2011. 

Yorath, a former footballer and manager who played with distinction for Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur, died aged 75 on January 7 following a short illness. 

Sharing his tribute to Yorath with X followers, he wrote: 'Sad to hear the news of Terry Yorath’s passing. He was a warrior & won fans over wherever he played. He was great for us at Coventry & the reason I got Gabby a job at Sky. 

'I had no idea who she was when we met but I knew her dad. RIP Terry. Your daughter did you proud.'

The post prompted a furious backlash from followers, including numerous high profile sports presenters - among them TNT anchor Laura Woods. 

'Sorry… but what a t**t. Said with zero surprise.' She wrote: 

'Also want to add my respects to the thousands of others who are showing theirs compassionately to a much beloved broadcaster and her family. Sending all my love.'

Meanwhile Dan Walker, who worked alongside Logan at the BBC, replied: 'Richard, just imagine what it would be like for Gabby, or a member of her family, to read this.

'I’m hoping you have just worded this badly and it isn’t a dig at a really difficult time. There is still time to change it.'

Keys would later respond, posting: 'What a shame my words for a footballing hero of mine were entirely misinterpreted. Terry Yorath was a fabulous guy. A warrior. 

'My affection for him meant I was more than happy to help him & his family in any way I could. Gabby’s career would make any father proud. RIP Terry.'