Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley has sparked fury after suggesting it might be time to 'lay off' Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein saga. However, viewers weren't having any of it, slamming the host for his controversial opinion. Back in the hot seat this Monday, Richard Madeley, 68, got chatty with Kwasi Kwarteng and Nells Abbey following a dive into the political drama of the day.
But when the converstion landed on Prince Andrew, things got intense. After news hit that a snap from Prince Andrew's car-crash 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis had been given the thumbs up in the first round of the National Gallery acquisitions, Richard popped the question: "Is it time to lay off Prince Andrew?" He was recalling the moment after their Newsnight showdown when Andrew reportedly quipped: "Well, that went rather well, didn't it?" Richard underlined that the Duke was "totally unaware of what he'd just done to his profile, his future, his reputation and everything." The presenter also pointed out the brutal backlash Prince Andrew was targeted with following his interview, reports .
TV audiences were quick to slam Richard's remarks on social media with one fuming: "Can't believe Madeley saying is it time to lay off Prince Andrew, cut him a bit of slack! ! ! ! No! ! Switched off!" Another peeved telly fan voiced their opinion: "Richard Madeley is insufferable. 'We should be giving Prince Andrew a break'." Yet another joined in, hitting out with: "Lay off Prince .