Almost 600 complaints for TV presenter after immigration rant

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4 Sep 2025 • 6:55 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.

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