ITV’s Adil Ray Sparks Debate with Controversial ‘I Hate White People’ Post

Adil Ray has stirred controversy once again with his latest social media activity. Following a brief hiatus, the ITV presenter returned to the online platform with a contentious repost that reignited discussions about race and comedy.

Controversial Post by Comedian Blank Peng

The latest controversy involves a clip shared by comedian Blank Peng during Channel 4’s “The Last Leg.” In the segment, Peng humorously remarks about her struggles with racism in the UK, stating, “Yeah, because I hate white people,” eliciting laughter from the audience.

This clip was originally posted by Peng on December 12, and Adil Ray resurfaced it on New Year’s Day, prompting a strong reaction from social media users. Many have criticized the statement, arguing it would not be acceptable for comments directed at any other ethnic group.

• Peng’s remark received backlash, with one user commenting: “Ah yes, you hate them so much you came here to be amongst them.”
• Supporters of Peng defended her, noting that the statement was intended as a joke.

Adil Ray’s Previous Controversy

This incident follows a previous situation in which Ray faced scrutiny for remarks about Sharia law. In November 2023, he was called in by ITV executives after posting content on social media that seemed to endorse the implementation of Sharia law in light of election discussions involving New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Ray later clarified his position, stating he did not imply that Mamdani would enact Sharia law.

Recent Appearances and Reactions

Ray has not only made headlines for social media activity. During a recent segment on “Good Morning Britain,” he received criticism for his comments directed at World War II veteran Alec Penstone. At the age of 100, Penstone discussed his experiences from the war and shared contemplations during the Remembrance Day segment.

When asked about his message regarding Remembrance Sunday, Penstone expressed regret over the sacrifices made during the war, saying, “What we fought for was our freedom. We find that even now it’s downright worse than when I fought for it.”

Ray’s probing questions were perceived by some as an attempt to elicit a controversial response from the veteran, leading to accusations of “fishing” for a statement that could be called racist.

Conclusion

Adil Ray’s online presence continues to spark debate over race, humor, and social commentary. His reposting of Blank Peng’s controversial statement emerged amidst other critical public discussions. It remains to be seen how this latest incident will impact Ray’s standing with ITV and his audience.