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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain slapped with 318 Ofcom complaints over detail in Israeli war report
Good Morning Britain has been slapped with 318 Ofcom complaints after viewers took issue with an ITV war report. The complaints came after a map was broadcast on June 19 during coverage of the Israel conflict that depicted the Golan Heights as part of Israel. The Golan Heights is a rocky plateau located between Syria, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon, and is widely seen as part of southwest Syria. In 1967, Israel's military occupied roughly two-thirds of the region during its so-called Six-Day War with several Arab States, including Syria. In 1981, Israel went on to effectively annex this part of the Golan Heights and last year seized the whole region after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The UK Government recognises the Golan Heights as occupied territory. GMB was flooded with complaints after the map showing the territory as part of Israel was flashed on screen during a live report from Tel Aviv by Richard Gaisford. Another ITV reporter was forced to provide a clarification for the use of the map on air Some viewers noticed the map and took to social media to share their thoughts. One penned on X: 'The Golan Heights is part of Syria, but #GMB continues to show it as part of Israel.' Another added: 'Disgusting 'reporting' and total misinterpretation of Golan Heights.' The next day, reporter Sean Fletcher gave a 'clarification' of the map. He said: 'Yesterday we showed a graphic map which included the Golan Heights as part of Israel. 'The UK government views the Golan Heights as occupied territory and does not recognise Israel's annexation of the land, and we are happy to clarify that.' It comes after Good Morning Britain viewers shared a lot of complaints as Martin Lewis replaced Richard Madeley this week. Typically, the ITV news programme features Susanna Reid and Richard as presenters, but on Wednesday's instalment, the consumer guru stepped up to host. Susanna and Martin worked their way through the day's top stories but some watchers weren't best pleased about the shake-up. Many took to social media to share their thoughts on Martin co-hosting the show and one penned on X: 'Ruins my morning having to listen to Martin - time for Eamonn I think.' 'Martin Lewis with his shouty "do this" "do that" and jumping over furniture so early in the morning may just be too much for me,' another added. Someone else said: 'I just don't have the head for Martin Lewis at this time of the morning.' Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain slapped with 318 Ofcom complaints after 'disgusting' blunder during ITV war report
Good Morning Britain has been slapped with 318 Ofcom complaints after a blunder during an ITV war report. The complaints come after an incorrect map was broadcast on June 19 during coverage of the Israel conflict. A map displayed on the show depicted the Golan Heights to be part of Israel. However, the basaltic plateau is actually located in southwest Syria, along the border of Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. According to the Mirror, presenter Ranvir Singh introduced Richard Gaisford who was reporting live from Tel Aviv when the inaccurate map appeared on screen. The UK Government recognises the Golan Heights as occupied territory. Some viewers noticed the map and took to social media to share their thoughts. One penned on X: 'The Golan Heights is part of Syria, but #GMB continues to show it as part of Israel.' Another added: 'Disgusting 'reporting' from and total misinterpretation of Golan Heights.' The next day, according to the Mirror, reporter Sean Fletcher clarified the mistake. He said: 'Yesterday we showed a graphic map which included the Golan Heights as part of Israel. 'The UK government views the Golan Heights as occupied territory and does not recognise Israel's annexation of the land, and we are happy to clarify that.' It comes after Good Morning Britain viewers shared a lot of complaints as Martin Lewis replaced Richard Madeley this week. Typically, the ITV news programme features Susanna Reid and Richard as presenters, but on Wednesday's instalment, the consumer guru stepped up to host. Some viewers noticed the map and took to social media to share their thoughts. Susanna and Martin worked their way through the day's top stories but some watchers weren't best pleased about the shake-up. Many took to social media to share their thoughts on Martin co-hosting the show and one penned on X: 'Ruins my morning having to listen to Martin - time for Eamonn I think.' 'Martin Lewis with his shouty "do this" "do that" and jumping over furniture so early in the morning may just be too much for me,' another added. Someone else said: 'I just don't have the head for Martin Lewis at this time of the morning.' Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britain's Got Talent final sparks MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's 'revealing' dresses deemed 'too much for family viewing'
The final of Britain's Got Talent sparked MORE Ofcom complaints after Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's opted for 'revealing' dresses to close out the series. Viewers watched the remaining acts battle it out for the top spot and saw magician Harry Moulding win a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance and £250,000 last Saturday night (31 May 2025). However what got people really talking where judges Amanda, 54, and 46-year-old Alesha's outfits. According to The Mirror, telly regulator Ofcom received 72 complaints over their ensembles. The publication was told that they were deemed 'too revealing for a family show'. Amanda looked incredible in a white floor length gown with a plunging neckline. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The star scraped her hair back out of her face and opted for a smoky eye. Meanwhile Alesha rocked a sheer glittery shirt dress with a black bra and matching underwear. It comes after Amanda defiantly hit back at Ofcom complaints over her daring outfits on Britain's Got Talent. The judge often steals the limelight on the long-running ITV show with her very glamorous outfits. She is known for sporting some bold ensembles while taking to the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli. Her looks have raised eyebrows and have sparked more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints over the years, but Amanda has now firmly brushed off the criticism. Amanda said she works closely with her stylist on creating each look and insisted she loves every single outfit she has worn on the show since its launch in 2007. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She told Closer magazine: 'What you see on TV, I really love. 'I'm always asked about the Ofcom complaints, but every outfit on the show is checked before I leave my dressing room, so I'm never worried. 'I think people should have fun with fashion!' It is not the first time Amanda has defended her fashion choices on the talent competition after coming under fire from some viewers. In 2022, she said: 'Fashion is about taking risks. I encourage everyone to have a little fun and be a little daring. I'd be bored playing it safe.' She added that her co-star Alesha Dixon, 46, never cops criticism for her racy outfits, describing the level of complaints as 'bizarre'. The TV star's bold fashion choices on Britain's Got Talent are often a talking point among fans of the series, with Amanda repeatedly forced to hit back at criticism. In one very famous moment, a daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints. The plunging floor-length dress plunged down to the navel, with a cut-out panel that reached the small of her back - but it came under fire when furious viewers deemed it 'inappropriate'. Despite the £11,000 ensemble causing hundreds of viewers to complain to Ofcom, the media regulator decided not to investigate. Ofcom said that while it recognised the dress 'had potential to offend some viewers during what is a family show' - the outfit 'would not have exceeded most viewers' expectations'. In 2019, another of Amanda's dresses on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints. The judge wore for a sheer dress with spiderweb detailing over the chest, but it was branded 'inappropriate' by viewers, with nine viewers complaining about the look. However, Amanda appeared to see the funny side as she took to Instagram to share a joke about a water bottle sitting on the judges panel acting as a 'nipple cover'. The following night, she sparked more Ofcom complaints as she strutted her stuff in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy. In another controversy, the regulator said the dress received 34 complaints relating to her dress. During an October 2020 episode, Amanda once again wowed as she wore a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that flashed plenty of leg In 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline - another 235 Ofcom complaints were made She has continued to show off her bold looks on the 2025 series of Britain's Got Talent and has provided she won't let the backlash change her style During an October 2020 episode, Amanda once again wowed in a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that showed off her toned legs. Of the 896 reported complaints made to Ofcom about the episode, 136 of these were about her dress, with Amanda sharing her 'baffled' reaction to the outrage. 'Just to say this dress got a tiny 136 complaints out of the 896 we apparently got that night,' she said on Instagram at the time. 'Surely there are more terrible and important things to write you agree? I'm baffled why it's still going on.' In 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline - more Ofcom complaints were made. Amanda was hit by 235 complaints but firmly hit back at the criticism in another impassioned Instagram post. She has continued to show off her bold fashion-forward looks on the 2025 series of Britain's Got Talent and has provided she won't let the backlash change her style.
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's Got Talent final hit by Ofcom complaints as fans moan about Alesha and Amanda's ‘too sexy' dresses
THE BRITAIN'S Got Talent final has been hit by Ofcom complaints. Viewers of the hit talent show have been moaning about Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden 's 'too sexy' dresses - with them even taking their complaints to the regulator. 3 3 3 The ITV show got 96 Ofcom complaints in total. The majority of complainants - a whopping 72 - related to Amanda and Alesha's dresses. Other complaints were about language used by Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell, the overall winner of the competition, and Joseph Charm's act. At the time of the final airing, fans were vocal about both Amanda and Alesha's looks. Many thought the two outfits the ladies donned were inappropriate for a family show due to them being sexy. Amanda could be seen wearing a plunging white floor-length gown, while Alesha rocked an almost fully-sheer number. Looking sensational, Amanda had her hair tied back with an ornate headpiece caressing her head. Her dress was a crisp white hue and bared her chest for all to see. Meanwhile, Alesha wore a sparkly sheer frock with her underwear on display underneath. "Love the show, but what a shame that Amanda and Alesha have to dress like they are going to some special nightclub," said one person on X. "Catching up on #BGT and what is Amanda wearing? Not really appropriate for a family show," fumed a second. A third then compared Amanda's dress to a "tea towel". While a fourth said: "Amanda holdens wardrobe/dresser needs fired asap ... what a mess." "What on earth is Amanda Holden wearing?" asked a fifth. While a sixth slammed: "Really? I'm watching with my 11 year old and would have liked a beautiful woman like Alesha show that you can look stunning without having to show your bra to the world. "Not a fan of what Amanda is wearing either really." Despite her racy looks often sparking outrage among viewers, Amanda promised sizzling ensembles ahead of the most recent BGT series airing. "I haven't even thought about my semi-finals outfits yet. "But I constantly scroll through Instagram when I'm on car journeys and bombard my stylist with loads of ideas," she went on. "It's thigh splits and cleavage," she cackled in a chat with us ahead of the season premiere. She added: "I have a whole 't*t committee' [in the production team] that watches everything [to prevent 'accidents']. "Hopefully they'll keep an eye on Bruno's t*ts as well, because I think he shows far more than I do at the moment!"
