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Good Morning Britain hairdresser’s rant sparks 125 Ofcom complaints as Piers Morgan refuses to apologise
A GOOD Morning Britain guest has sparked 125 complaints to Ofcom after Piers Morgan refused to apologise for his sweary rant.
Celebrity hairdresser Adee Phelan appeared on GMB to discuss his fundraising for NHS nurses fighting coronavirus but exploded at the government, saying "they need to get their s**t in order".
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Earlier today, he branded Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus as "b******t" and his rant left viewers divided - with many complaining to telly watchdog Ofcom.
Ofcom told The Sun Online: "We have received a total of 125 complaints about today's Good Morning Britain."
Piers, 54, addressed his swearing but he refused to apologise and said he "understood" his guest's rage.
Adee had appeared on the show to discuss his incredible £650,000 gift giving effort that has seen 94,000 NHS heroes receive boxes of hair products and PPE.
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However, his positivity turned to anger as he slammed the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
He raged: "It's a disgrace Piers. What’s happening in the government is bulls**t!
"And Boris Johnson and the whole lot of them down there need to start treating us with a bit of respect, a bit of honesty and a bit of dignity.
"This is not a time to be angry. I'm sorry, Piers. You've kindly got me on this show to talk about positivity, but it's not right mate, it's not fair. People are sick to death of the lies.
"We want a leader like a Churchill, like a Kennedy, like a Martin Luther King."
The celeb clipper, who has cut David Beckham's hair, revealed he was grateful to the NHS for caring for him after he split the back of his head open.
He created his gift giving initiative after seeing a weary looking nurse on a chance encounter as he went to get a taxi.
It prompted him to ask major businesses in the hair industry to provide products to gift to nurses in a bid to boost their spirits as they work on the front line.
At the end of his interview, Adee referenced Black Lives Matters protests in London and demanded an end to racism, swearing twice more.
"Before you start stopping and searching white youths and black youths they're probably on their way to work, probably on their way to college, they're probably on their way to do a good deed.
"We need to stop judging, it needs to start from the top. Westminster needs to get their s**t in order". They need to pull their fingers out. Stop lying. And the message is stick together, no fighting, no wars, no looting.
"We live in an amazing country, with amazing people, doing amazing things."
Piers stuck up for his old friend, saying: "Normally we would issue a grovelling apology. I understand your anger and passion. I’m not going to apologise for it."
Recalling his time at the salon with Adee, Piers continued: "The language was normally pretty fruity. You have a passion for life and care for people."
Viewers' opinions were mixed, with some praising his passion while others slammed him for swearing.
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One wrote: "Adee- Best. Interview. Ever."
Another shared: "@GMB how can we help Adee - love your passion."
While others were less impressed, with one typing: "Jesus this fella Eyes #GMB."
A second said: "This guy needs to chill just a bit... #gmb."
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