Richard Madeley has been slammed by Good Morning Britain viewers, after being “disrespectful” towards a female guest.
The presenter is back on the ITV programme for the entire month, alongside co-host Susanna Reid.
On Wednesday’s show (October 20), Richard caused a stir during a debate on Netflix show Squid Game.
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Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain
During the debate, the hosts were joined parenting expert Jade Evans and crime writer Mark Billingham.
The group went on to discuss whether the hit Netflix series is suitable for children.
Mark explained that the series is “no more violent than other shows”, while Jade begged to differ.
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The crime writer said: “I wouldnt sit down with a six-year-old and watch Squid Game.
“Is that a question about how violent the show is or how irresponsible some parents are?”
Turning to Jade, Richard asked: “What do you think about Marks point? Do you not take Marks point that weve been here before?”
She quickly hit back: “No, no, no, no, no.”
Richard interrupted: “Hang on, hang on. Darling, let me finish the question….
“Weve done the debate about video nasties.”
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The guests appeared shocked by Richard’s remark, but the presenter carried on.
He continued: “Weve had debates about X-rated horror movies and all the rest of it, and hes right.”
However, Richard’s comment received plenty of backlash from viewers.
https://twitter.com/HalcyonNash/status/1450717342309179395
Did Richard Madely just call Jane Evans darling whilst trying to interject her talking How condescending! You dont get away with that these days Richard #GMB #SquidGames #Darling #RichardMadely @GMB
— Debsjweir (@Debsjweir) October 20, 2021
Did I just hear Madeley darling his guest?! @GMB #GMB
— Richard (@rickwookie) October 20, 2021
Richard Madeley once again proving what a misogynistic & patronising dinosaur he is. If he had called me darling I wouldn’t have let it slide #GMB #GoodMorningBritain
— 🐈🪴🍄✨Pickle✨🍄🪴🐈 (@FlopsyPickle) October 20, 2021
I see darling as a friendly term and wouldnt have been offended if said to me xxx
— Rose (@BonnieBetsy21) October 20, 2021
How did GMB viewers react to Richard’s comment?
On Twitter, one said: “FGS its not ok and completely unprofessional for Richard Madeley to call the expert hes interviewing ‘Darling’ @GMB #GMB.”
Another complained: “Did Richard Madely just call Jane Evans ‘darling’ whilst trying to interject her talking… how condescending! You dont get away with that these days Richard.”
A third added: “Did I just hear Madeley ‘darling’ his guest?! @GMB #GMB.”
So disrespectful!
A fourth shared: “Richard Madeley once again proving what a misogynistic & patronising dinosaur he is. If he had called me darling I wouldnt have let it slide #GMB #GoodMorningBritain.”
In addition, a fifth said: “@richardm56 @GMB I don’t think Jane is your ‘darling’ – so disrespectful.”
However, one viewer appeared to defend Richard after the remark.
They wrote: “I see darling as a friendly term and wouldnt have been offended if said to me.”
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