Adil Ray's comments on Luke Littler's physique during a discussion about his success in the World Darts Championship sparked outrage among viewers.
Good Morning Britain 's Adil Ray sparked outrage for 'fat-shaming' Luke Littler live on the show as livid viewers vowed to call Ofcom and demanded an apology. On Thursday, hosts Adil Ray , 50, and Kate Garraway, 57, were discussing 17-year-old dart sensation Luke Littler 's victory against Nathan Aspinal in the World Darts Championship.
Littler pocketed £100,000 after thrashing his 33-year-old rival 5-1 at Alexandra Palace and remains in the running for the £500,000 prize money as he progresses to the semi-finals. It comes after the darts prodigy was named as the BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year on December 17. Despite his fantastic achievements, Adil felt it necessary to express his 'worry' for the teenager's health. Turning to Kate, he said: 'I have to say and this might not be very popular, I'm a little bit worried about Luke. He's 17 and he's turning into the look of a darts player. Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray has sparked outrage for 'fat-shaming' Luke Littler live on the show leaving livid viewers vowing to call Ofcom and demanding an apology Adil said: 'I have to say and this might not be very popular, I'm a little bit worried about Luke. He's 17 and he's turning into the look of a darts player' Despite his fantastic achievements, Adil felt it necessary to express his 'worry' for the teenager's health 'He is though. If I were his mum and dad, I mean, he's sort of - look at him.' Like most youngsters, Luke has previously said that he loves to eat treats such as pizza, kebabs and Swizzels Squashies sweets before a match. Commenting on this, Adil added: 'He's admitted he has pizzas before a match and sits there playing computer games. I just think I'd be a bit worried.' With a raised eyebrow, Kate replied: 'Are you? But he's so successful!'. 'I know!' Adil responded, 'But he's going to get more successful and he's going to keep on doing it. I just worr
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