This Morning guest Gyles Brandreth did not impress viewers on the show today (Monday December 19) during a discussion about Jeremy Clarkson‘s tabloid attack on Meghan Markle.
Writing for The Sun over the weekend, the ex Top Gear presenter made out thoughts about the Duchess of Sussex keep him awake at night.
The TV personality said he visualises about her being “made to parade naked through the streets”.
Additionally, he wrote about how crowds in his imagined scenario would chant ‘Shame!’ at Meghan.
Furthermore, Clarkson also suggested the same people would “throw lumps of excrement at her”.
However, while fellow This Morning guest Isla Traquair told hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle she was “very upset” about the “disgusting” remarks, Gyles enraged viewers by suggesting ‘moving on’ instead.
This Morning pundit Gyles Brandreth on Clarkson and Meghan
At one point Gyles suggested: “We’re playing [Clarkson’s] game. We’re talking about it.
“It’s done to draw attention and it’s great for The Sun and great for him. He thinks he’s being heard.
“I think that if you haven’t got anything positive to say, don’t say anything.”
I think that if you haven’t got anything positive to say, don’t say anything.
Furthermore, he went on: “That is my view – just shut up.”
“Silence is the unbearable repartee,” added Gyles.
Additionally, Josie challenged Gyles but he told everyone to “move on”.
How viewers reacted to Gyles’ comments
Viewers railed against Gyles’ stance, insisting such behaviour should not be ‘brushed under the carpet’.
“No, Gyles. The answer is NOT to ignore this level of disgusting hate speech. It’s incredibly dangerous and beyond disgusting. #ThisMorning,” one person expressed themselves on social media.
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