Rylan Clark’s immigration rant sparks hundreds of Ofcom complaints
Almost 600 complaints for TV presenter after immigration rant
- Rylan Clark's comments on immigration during a 27 August episode of This Morning generated 576 complaints to Ofcom.
- Critics alleged Clark repeated false narratives about immigrants receiving free iPads and being housed in four-star hotels.
- Clark's remarks questioned the process of welcoming refugees, despite acknowledging the positive contributions of immigrants to the UK.
- Ofcom is currently assessing the complaints to determine whether an investigation will be launched.
- Clark later clarified his stance, stating he is "pro immigration and against illegal routes," while Susanna Reid defended his comments against criticism from Kevin Maguire.