This Morning viewers complained to Ofcom regarding Phillip Schofield’s “dyslexia-shaming” jibe about Matt Hancock, the ex-Health Secretary.
In an interview with Mr Schofield last week, he mocked Mr Hancock over his lockdown-breaking saga with Gina Coladangelo.
Holly Willoughby was the co-host of Mr Schofield’s ITV program. She was an adult who suffered from dyslexia and wanted to see Mr Hancock on ITV to support a Bill that would require all children in primary schools to screen for it.
Phillip Schofield mocked Mr Hancock’s lockdown-breaking attempt with Gina Coladangelo, asking whether dyslexia was what he meant by misunderstanding social distancing rules.
According to a source, Sunday’s Mail report said that it was clear that Ofcom has received a number of complaints. This was clearly an example of disability-shaming.
“While others may find it humorous, people with dyslexia find it to be utterly offensive.
Holly was not happy that Holly made such a poor choice.
After realizing that he had dyslexia, Mr Hancock told Mr Schofield. He was only aware of the situation while completing his Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at Oxford University.
He replied, “No. I cannot blame it on dyslexia, or any other reason.” “It was my mistake, and I have apologised. It was also a leadership failure because when I appeared on such shows and requested that people do it, I did not follow the rules.
His resignation was followed by the dissolution of his marriage to Ms Coladangelo.
He made it very clear to Schofield, Mr Hancock that this condition had nothing to do with his kissing Ms Coladangelo. This was captured on CCTV and then leaked.
Ms Willoughby stated that she was dyslexic when speaking about it previously. Because it wasn’t well-known at school, I needed to build my own tool kit.
Last week, Mr Hancock introduced in Parliament a Dyslexia Screening Act. It stated that those who cannot read and write correctly are likely to become unemployed or be involved in criminal activity.
Cross-party support is available for the bill, however it is not likely to be passed without approval from the Government.
Ofcom did not say much about any of the complaints, but would release details on Wednesday.