Comedian and TV presenter Mo Gilligan has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after making a joke about Denise Van Outen during The Masked Singer finale that viewers branded 'disrespectful'.
The incident occurred during the grand finale of the popular ITV show, where Gilligan, one of the judges, made a quip about Van Outen's previous appearance on the programme. Fans quickly took to Twitter and other platforms to express their disappointment, with many calling the comment 'unnecessary' and 'insensitive'.
Viewers React to Gilligan's Joke
Social media was flooded with reactions shortly after the episode aired. One viewer tweeted: 'Mo Gilligan's joke about Denise Van Outen was completely out of order. So disrespectful!' Another added: 'I usually love Mo, but that was a low blow. Denise didn’t deserve that.'
Some fans defended Gilligan, suggesting it was all in good fun, but the majority seemed to side with Van Outen, praising her for handling the situation with grace.
Denise Van Outen's Response
As of now, Denise Van Outen has not publicly addressed the controversy. However, sources close to the star say she was 'unfazed' by the comment and took it in her stride.
This isn’t the first time The Masked Singer has faced backlash over its judging panel’s remarks. The show has previously been criticised for comments deemed too harsh or personal.
Will Mo Gilligan Apologise?
ITV and Mo Gilligan’s representatives have yet to comment on the situation. It remains to be seen whether the comedian will issue an apology or clarify his remarks.
For now, the debate continues online, with fans divided over whether the joke crossed the line or was just harmless banter.
