The reason 's attracts controversy is that some people just 'don't like seeing opinionated women' on TV, the show's youngest ever panellist has claimed.
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The reason ITV's Loose Women attracts controversy is that some people just 'don't like seeing opinionated women' on TV, the show's youngest ever panellist GK Ba...
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Speaking to the Daily Mail's Tales from the Celebrity Trenches, the 26-year-old star and podcaster argued that a blatant double standard in how outspoken women are perceived compared to men lies at the heart of criticisms of the daytime show.
Barry joined Loose Women in 2024, becoming the first panellist born in the same year the show launched in 1999.
The reason ITV's Loose Women attracts controversy is that some people just 'don't like seeing opinionated women' on TV, the show's youngest ever panellist GK Barry has claimed
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Barry joined Loose Women in 2024, becoming the first panellist born in the same year the show launched in 1999
Speaking to Tales from the Celebrity Trenches, Barry argued that a double standard in how outspoken women are perceived compared to men informs criticisms of the daytime show
Loose Women has courted controversy in recent months, with veteran panellist standing down amid a social media storm over antisemitism and ITV budget cuts forcing the show to scrap its live studio audience.
Despite the show's recent difficulties, Barry was quick to dismiss rumours of unrest behind the scenes.
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