Following Rylan Clark’s comments about immigration, Entertainment Daily has been told what this could mean for his future with ITV.
While hosting This Morning yesterday (August 27), Rylan faced backlash after he aired his controversial views on Nigel Farage and the small boat crisis.
What did Rylan Clark say on This Morning?
During the news segment, Rylan explained that if Reform gets into government, Farage is pledging to deport 600,000 migrants in his first term.
“I find it absolutely insane that all these people are, one, risking their lives to come across the Channel. And, two, when they get here, it does seem like: ‘Welcome. Come on in.’ This is the narrative we are being fed,” he said.
Rylan expressed that there are “people who have lived here all their lives”, who are “struggling”. He also noted that there are loads of homeless people living on the streets.
He added: “If I turn up at Heathrow Airport as a British citizen and I’ve left my passport in Spain, I’ve got to stand at that airport and won’t be let in. But if I arrive on a boat in Calais, I get taken to a four-star hotel.”
Rylan’s opinion sparked a huge debate online. Many agreed with him, while others believed he was spreading misinformation. Some also commented that they were worried his comments could cost him his job.
Hours later, Rylan broke his silence and fired back in another statement, this time on social media.
For Thursday’s show (August 28), Rylan returned to This Morning alongside Josie Gibson. While he didn’t directly address the backlash with viewers, he appeared to make several ‘digs’ at the furore throughout the programme.
Rylan’s comments ‘reinforces his reputation’
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