Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray has opened up about the horrifying racist abuse he has received.
Adil, 51, opened up about the harrowing threats he has endured during Friday morning’s show alongside co-host Kate Garraway, 58, as they discussed the rise in racism.
He shared with ITV viewers: ‘Lots of messages I’ve been getting – this migrant issue is being talked about enough.
‘We have to remember that the vast majority of these asylum seekers will be Muslim, they’re coming from Muslim countries. We’re seeing a rise in anti-Muslim hate crime.’
Kate questioned Adil: ‘You’ve experienced it?’
‘I’ve experienced it, I’ve had people DM me on Instagram, talk about remigration. I’ve had threats to watch myself on the streets.
Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray has opened up about the horrifying racist abuse he has received
Adil, 51, opened up about the harrowing threats he has endured during Friday morning’s show alongside co-host Kate Garraway, 58, as they discussed the rise in racism
‘Senior politicians have had violent threats. Muslim politicians have had violent threats against them,’ he added.
He continued: ‘A woman messaged me yesterday and said in her town she received racial abuse as a Muslim woman and was scared to go out.
‘People who work here, and several friends of theirs who are Muslim, don’t want to go to the mosque anymore.
‘This is horrendous. Mosques, we know, have been attacked … The thing that strikes me about this is no one seems to be talking about it.
‘These are anti-Muslim hate crimes. There doesn’t seem to be any politician that’s standing up and reassuring millions of Muslims in this country that the country is behind them. It’s been going on for weeks now and that’s deeply concerning.’
GMB viewers previously let rip at presenter Adil and Kate of the daytime news show – slamming the co-hosts as ‘useless’ and ‘boring’ last month.
They discussed the day’s top headlines, including the banning of ninja swords, the arrest of a pensioner on suspicion of poisoning children and potential payouts for motorists.
But distracted fans were unable to focus on the news – turning their attention instead to the choice of hosts.
‘I’ve experienced it, I’ve had people DM me on Instagram, talk about remigration. I’ve had threats to watch myself on the streets’, he shared
GMB viewers previously let rip at presenter Adil and Kate, slamming the co-hosts as ‘useless’ and ‘boring’ last month
Watchers have blasted the pair for ‘annoying’ habits – claiming that Adil is a ‘rage baiter’ who deliberately provokes guests and Kate frequently interrupts speakers.
Taking to social media to express their outrage, otherwise loyal viewers said their irritation had forced them to change channels.
‘I can’t watch it when Adil Ray is on,’ wrote a disgruntled watcher. ‘It’s been going downhill for years – not many decent presenters on there now.’
Others agreed, writing: ‘It’s time Adil Ray was put out to pasture. I turn off when I see him. Everything that comes out of his mouth is so predictable. It’s just so boring’,
‘So, you’ve got Adil Ray, he’s pretty contentious on a good day, and Kate the cackling gob on. The day just gets better and better!
‘Surely to god you can get better presenters than that or are these the only ones prepared to get out of bed early?’
Elsewhere, commenters condemned Kate’s perceived habit of ‘interrupting.’
‘The interruptus is strong in Kate this morning [sic]’, ‘Adil, would you please stop interrupting when someone else is talking?’,
Distracted fans were unable to focus on the news – turning their attention instead to the choice of hosts
Taking to social media to express their outrage, otherwise loyal viewers said their irritation had forced them to change channels
‘I’ve noticed that you have done this so many times this morning that I’ve lost count’,
‘Please just allow Kate and the guests to finish what they are saying before interrupting them.’
But not all watchers were as frenzied, with one praising ‘the dream team’ presenters.
Adil in particular, has garnered a loyal following over the course his career as a comedian and media personality, with one fan writing: ‘Yes! Love Fridays with Adil.’
Another said of Adil’s appearance: ‘I’ll be watching!’ while another agreed: ‘I only watch it when you’re presenting.’
Clearly a favourite for many fans, one said: ‘Looking forward to seeing you.’
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX.
