Overview

• On 2 September, Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid intervened after panellist Kevin Maguire accused Rylan Clark of “regurgitating terrible myths” about asylum seekers.
• Reid argued Clark’s comments acknowledged the UK’s reliance on immigration and framed his concerns as a call for effective border controls rather than an anti‑migration stance.
• Clark’s 27 August remarks on This Morning praised migrant NHS staff yet described new arrivals as being put in hotels with multiple provisions, prompting online backlash.
• Responding to criticism, Clark posted that it is possible to support immigration while opposing illegal routes, urging more civil discussion on social media.
• Audience reaction to the GMB exchange was sharply divided, and separate coverage outlined that asylum support can include accommodation in some cases, limited weekly payments, and access to healthcare while claims are processed.