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ADIL Ray sparked fury with his comments on darts sensation Luke Littler this week – yet its not the first time the Good Morning Britain anchor has caused controversy.

The Citizen Khan star – who also fronts ITV series Lingofelt the heat and the threat of Ofcom complaints as he returned to the ITV daytime series this week.

Adil Ray's biggest Good Morning Britain blunders have come to light

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Adil Ray’s biggest Good Morning Britain blunders have come to lightCredit: Rex
The star was called out for what fans believed were 'fat shaming' remarks towards Luke Littler

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The star was called out for what fans believed were ‘fat shaming’ remarks towards Luke LittlerCredit: Rex

But it’s not the first time Adil, 50, has raised eyebrows – here we take a look at his trickiest Good Morning Britain moments.

‘FAT SHAMING’

Adil joked about buying a 'salad' for the darts ace, aged 17

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Adil joked about buying a ‘salad’ for the darts ace, aged 17Credit: ITV

Just this week, Adil was at the centre of attention after he commented on The World Darts Championship contender Luke and his love of pizza.

He admitted he was “worried” about the 17-year-old, who has previously confessed to his love for kebabs and Swizzels Squashie sweets.

Shortly after the first hour of Good Morning Britain wrapped, Adil said: “I have to say and this might not be very popular, I’m a little bit worried about Luke.

“He’s 17 and he’s turning into the look of a darts player.”

He added: “He is though. If I were his mum and dad, I mean, he’s sort of – look at him.

“He’s admitted he has pizzas before a match and sits there playing computer games. I just think I’m a bit worried.”

His co-host Kate Garraway, 57 – a mum-of-two herself – suggested a lot of teenagers loved pizza before saying “fretting” Adil should “pop over with a carrot”, as the pair laughed.

He continued: “Just before the final, ‘I’ve brought a nice little salad for you from Pret’.”

Adil added: “I know but he’s going to get more successful and I just worry.”

Watch the moment GMB’s Adil Ray takes a savage swipe at Michael Gove after heated on air clash

One threatened to call the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, writing on X: “Really, fat shaming live on morning TV @Ofcom should investigate this shocking behaviour.”

STORM OFF

Adil, 50, previously stunned GMB viewers when he 'stormed off' set

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Adil, 50, previously stunned GMB viewers when he ‘stormed off’ setCredit: ITV

Adil previously shocked fans as he appeared to storm off the GMB panel.

Good Morning Britain presenters

Current presenters:

  • Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) – 2014 to present
  • Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) – 2014 to present
  • Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) – 2022 to present
  • Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) – 2024 to present 

Former presenters: 

It came after he was forced to apologise for an on-air blunder.

He stared intently at the camera before grabbing his script and making his exit just over an hour into an episode broadcast last August.

His co-host Kate was left pleading “come back” before warning viewers Good Morning Britain might be presented “by one” as the programme rolled to a commercial break.

Adil‘s tongue-in-cheek conduct came after a series of on-air blunders.

Shortly before his impromptu exit, he had been caught tapping away on his phone as the camera panned in on the presenters.

The ITV star, who looked smart in a navy blue suit paired with crisp white shirt, was then forced to apologise for his blunder and told viewers: “Sorry, I got caught off-guard.”

LOCKING HORNS

He locked horns with former Tory MP Michael Gove in a fiery chat

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He locked horns with former Tory MP Michael Gove in a fiery chatCredit: Supplied

Adil clashed with former Conservative MP Michael Gove last summer in a heated on-air debate.

He was left furious when Michael, 56, repeatedly referred to him as Susanna Reid‘s “colleague” during the appearance.

When the interview came to a conclusion, Adil jumped in, saying: “Her colleague’s name is Adil. Nice to meet you, Michael.

“Thank you for joining us this morning. Good luck with the fight, although you’re not standing yourself.”

KNEES UP

He was called out for his remarks on Susanna Reid's knees

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He was called out for his remarks on Susanna Reid’s kneesCredit: Rex

Adil was also previously called out for a comment about co-host Susanna Reid’s knees.

The actor, comedian and broadcaster was branded “creepy” by some viewers back in November 2021.

It came after Susanna branded her knees “fat” – to which he replied: “They’re great.”

He then encouraged newsreader Ranvir Singh to show her legs, leading one fan to moan on X: “Adil calm down about Susanna’s knees, it’s verging on creepy…”

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