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Charlene White Appears on Loose Women Without Poppy, Draws Mixed Online Reaction

The presenter has previously cited ITV guidelines alongside past racist and sexist abuse as factors in her choice.

Overview

  • Viewers noted that Charlene White was not wearing a Remembrance poppy during Monday's Loose Women while her fellow panellists did.
  • Comments on X ranged from accusations of disrespect to messages defending her right to choose whether to wear the symbol.
  • White has previously explained in an ITV article that her decisions have been shaped by abusive responses she received in the past.
  • She also wrote that ITV rules bar her from visually supporting charities when presenting ITV News programming.
  • The on-air discussion featuring Oti Mabuse, Judi Love and Kelle Bryan touched on Lily Allen's split from David Harbour as the poppy debate unfolded online.