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Elsewhere, other viewers said they were ‘disgusted’ by Adil’s comments ‘fat shaming a young sports star’ and that he should ‘be ashamed’ of himself.
It’s not the first time a Good Morning Britain host has offended viewers with fat shaming comments.
In September 2020, former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan felt that Andi had fat shamed him live on air
‘He is though. If I were his mum and dad, I mean, he’s sort of – look at him.’
‘I know, I know,’ Adil said as he backed down, adding, ‘I’m just a bit concerned. He’s brilliant though, I absolutely love him he’s just great.’
In June 2024, Andi Peters faced backlash online for a remark he made towards Ranvir Singh.
One said: ‘@GMB Disgusted watching Adil Ray getting away with insulting Luke Littler by fat shaming him. Kate Garraway then tried to make out he was concerned about the health of darts players. Adil has spent his career making unacceptable jibes at people under the guise of comedy!’
Viewers were enraged by Adil’s comments, taking to social media platform X to demand he apologises and asking TV regulator Ofcom to investigate.
In June 2024, Andi Peters faced backlash online for a remark he made towards Ranvir Singh
In September 2020, former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan felt that Andi had fat shamed him live on air.
Despite his fantastic achievements, Adil felt it necessary to express his ‘worry’ for the teenager’s health
Like most youngsters, Luke has previously said that he loves to eat treats such as pizza, kebabs and Swizzels Squashies sweets before a match.
Another remarked: ‘Nice to see Adil on @GMB being unnecessary about someone’s weight. Happy new year to you too…’
‘@GMB your hosts fat shaming Luke Littler, a 17 year old boy is unacceptable and unnecessary. Clearly a bitter & unhappy new year for Adil & Kate,’ said one.
Good Morning Britain ‘s Adil Ray has sparked outrage for ‘fat-shaming’ Luke Littler live on the show leaving livid viewers vowing to call Ofcom and demanding an apology
A third echoed: ‘@GMB Really, Fat shaming live on morning TV @Ofcom should investigate this shocking behaviour.’
Good Morning Britain’s Adil Ray has sparked outrage for ‘fat-shaming’ Luke Littler live on the show as livid viewers vowed to call Ofcom and demanded an apology.
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‘I know!’ Adil responded, ‘But he’s going to get more successful and he’s going to keep on doing it. I just worry.’
On Thursday, hosts Adil Ray, 50, and Kate Garraway, 57, were discussing 17-year-old dart sensation Luke Littler’s victory against Nathan Aspinal in the World Darts Championship.
It comes after the darts prodigy was named as the BBC ‘s Young Sports Personality of the Year on December 17
One wrote: ‘@GMB This vile individual fat shamed a 17 year old dart player. @Ofcom this is disgusting.’
In an exchange between angry viewers, one said: ‘I can’t believe the body shaming by Adil Ray on this morning’s GMB about Luke Littler. This programme will have carried disapproving items on body shaming in the past. Leave the young lad alone. Would he have said that about a woman? I think an apology is in order.’
Commenting on this, Adil added: ‘He’s admitted he has pizzas before a match and sits there playing computer games. I just think I’d be a bit worried.’