Overview

• Eni Aluko's comments on Ian Wright allegedly limiting opportunities for women in football punditry have led to significant backlash and scrutiny of her role at ITV.
• Ian Wright has publicly rejected Aluko’s apology, expressing disappointment and emphasizing his support for women’s football over the years.
• Prominent women’s football players, including Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, and Mary Earps, have shown support for Wright by endorsing his social media response.
• Aluko’s mother revealed that the fallout has left her daughter emotionally distressed, as ITV executives reportedly deliberate on her future with the network.
• The controversy highlights broader tensions around gender representation in sports media, with Aluko also citing past career challenges, including a libel dispute with Joey Barton.