Lorraine Kelly, the popular morning TV show host, has sparked controversy and received over 300 complaints from viewers after body-shaming former politician Nigel Farage during a live broadcast. The incident occurred when Farage was shown taking a shower naked, prompting Kelly to comment on his age and appearance.
Outrage on social media
During the show, Kelly expressed her surprise at Farage’s age, stating, “Is he only 59??! I thought he was a hell of a lot older than that. That is astonishing. You get the face you deserve, thankfully. You really do.” Viewers quickly took to social media to voice their outrage at the presenter’s comments.
Complaints filed with Ofcom
A total of 354 individuals escalated their complaint to Ofcom, the UK’s broadcasting regulator. Farage’s team also criticized Kelly’s remarks, asking if she had apologized for body-shaming him and suggesting that if the situation were reversed, the media would “cancel” him.
Positive feedback from campmates
Despite the initial shock of seeing Farage naked, his campmates on a reality TV show were more complimentary about his physique. Josie Gibson, one of the contestants, commented, “Seen it again, he’s nearly sixty, he looks good!” Farage’s legal team had previously complained to ITV about the nudity, claiming that his contract included an “indecency” clause. However, ITV has confirmed that there is no provision in his contract prohibiting the broadcast of his naked footage.
Overall, Kelly’s comments about Farage’s appearance have sparked a significant backlash, with many viewers expressing their disapproval and filing complaints with Ofcom.
