Comedian and television personality Katherine Ryan finds herself at the centre of a social media storm, with fans accusing her of staggering hypocrisy. The controversy stems from her past comments on the rumoured affair between businessman Thomas Skinner and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Dianne Buswell.
The furore erupted after a resurfaced clip from her How Did We Get Here? podcast showed Ryan discussing the 2019 rumours in stark terms. In the clip, she unequivocally stated, "He did have an affair with his dancer... I know that for a fact." She went even further, suggesting the alleged infidelity was an open secret within the Strictly production team.
This past commentary has now spectacularly backfired. Critics and fans alike have been quick to point out the apparent double standard, given Ryan's own publicly acknowledged open marriage. The backlash has been fierce and very public, playing out across platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
Many are questioning how she could so confidently assert moral judgement on Skinner's situation while living by a different set of relationship rules herself. The word "hypocrite" is being used liberally in thousands of online comments directed at the star.
Neither Katherine Ryan nor Thomas Skinner has issued a new public statement addressing this recent wave of criticism. The story continues to develop, generating significant engagement and debate among followers of the show and celebrity gossip enthusiasts.
