Andi Peters was branded “disrespectful” as a joke about fellow Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh fell flat.
The TV star was on Tuesday’s instalment (June 4) of the ITV show to announce a competition, which he did from a platform up high above the studio. Andi told viewers that he could see down into the studio below, and that he could see Ranvir’s shopping.
He then made a joke that seemed to be about an item of clothing that Ranvir was buying, quipping: “I wouldn’t get that in a medium Ranvir – that’s optimistic!”
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The pair are friends and it isn’t the first time that they have had a bit of banter onscreen. But many viewers were unimpressed and thought Andi had taken it a little too far.
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Several posted messages on social media suggesting that Andi’s joke was ill-advised. “That was bloody harsh from Andi,” one viewer wrote on X.
Another person asked: “Was Andi Peters just fat shaming Ranvir???” Someone else remarked: “If I was Ranvir I’d punch Peters’ face in…” “That was very rude Andi Peters,” another viewer commented, sharing a screaming emoji to make their thoughts clear.
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Someone else wrote on the platform: “Andi Peters throwing shade at Ranvir’s gorgeous figure! Disrespectful punk.” Another fan questioned how the celeb could be “rude” about somebody else’s weight and then “get away with it”.
One fan stormed that Andi should say sorry to his TV co-star. “Andi Peters needs to apologise to Ranvir!!” they insisted. “That was so rude!!”
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However, at least one GMB viewer thought that the presenter’s comment was made in fun. They posted a message on X emphasising that Andi was “jokingly” making a remark about Ranvir’s online shopping.
“Andi Peters has gone up in my estimation after jokingly advising Ranvir Singh on TV am ‘I wouldn’t buy that on line in a Medium’,” they wrote.
Daily Star has contacted ITV for comment.
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