Dancing on Ice backlash: ITV hit with Ofcom complaints after Rita Ora’s performance

The 2021 series of Dancing on Ice is currently being ‘paused’ after weeks of disruption from Covid and celebrity contestants and/or their professional ice-skating partners getting injured. Last weekend, ITV viewers tuned in to see six couples perform live before the judges and viewers votes were combined and a skate-off between Lady Leshurr and Amy Tinker […]

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby hit with Ofcom complaints for ‘unacceptable’ advice

During Monday’s episode of This Morning, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield spoke to travel editor Simon Calder for advice on where viewers could go in the UK for a short break. With half-term just a few weeks away, the pair wanted to help families find somewhere safe and affordable to enjoy a break. However, as […]

Britain’s Got Talent: Ofcom receives 1,675 complaints over Alesha Dixon BLM necklace 

The move has provoked many stars coming out in support, including Piers Morgan, who told viewers in a debate on GMB last week: “I think if you’re genuinely offended by what you saw on that show, there’s something wrong with you [general public].” Judge Ashley has already responded to the decision on his Instagram page. […]

Piers Morgan faces GMB sacking as petition hits 50,000 signatures amid Ofcom complaints

The support to see Piers Morgan sacked from his presenting role on Good Morning Britain has doubled recently. His interview style has been criticised recently after several politicians went head to head with him to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While he said he was “challenging them” and “holding them accountable”, claims of “bullying” have […]

Piers Morgan hit with 2,000 Ofcom complaints after Helen Whatley GMB clashes

“The FT says it’s over 41,000.” Whately dismissed the figure as one she “didn’t recognise” and said the “figures can be inaccurate”.  “Do you know how many people have died in the health care system, both in hospitals and in care homes? The workers?” Morgan began.  Whately answered: “We know 61 NHS workers have very sadly died […]

RT COMMENT IN RESPONSE TO OFCOM DECISION REGARDING ALEX SALMOND SHOW 16.07.2018

This was a notable and worrying example of Ofcom’s orchestration of the media in this matter by publicizing without notice to RT the provisional findings for its decision in this case, in a statement made on April 18. This was before it had heard, let alone had time to consider, RT’s representations on its preliminary […]

Love Island 2018: Adam sparks Ofcom complaints over Rosie – will ITV2 hit be investigated?

Their Love Island rift took place after new girl Zara McDermott took Adam for a date despite being coupled up with Rosie who had earlier performed a sex act on him. Rosie exploded at Adam as he smiled through her rage. Adam was slammed by viewers following the scene. Ofcom have received 23 viewer complaints […]

Peston On Sunday investigated by Ofcom over foul-mouthed rant live on ITV

Miriam Margolyes swore during a chat with Robert Peston long before the watershed last month. The live show was thrown into turmoil after the 76-year-old decided it was time for one of her very saucy tales. Miriam began to tell Robert, 57, about one particular anecdote involving Warren Beatty while filming his movie, Reds. However, […]

Ofcom rules Fox News to be in breach of impartiality rules over rightwing programmes

The two broadcasts included discussion about Donald Trump’s travel ban and the response by the UK Government following the Manchester bombing, both of which have been deemed to have not included impartial analysis. The ruling has come two months after the US news channel ceased to air in the UK and less than a week […]

Coronation Street omnibus sparks Ofcom probe over Bethany Platt grooming storyline

The omnibus, broadcast on ITV2 on June 3 at 8.50am, sparked complaints with a scene featuring three men paying for sex and following 16-year-old Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) into a bedroom. Viewers saw another character, Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding) being beaten and stamped on by several men. Chris Harper plays Nathan Curtis in the long-running […]