Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray has revealed he has been subjected to violent death threats and racist abuse on social media. Speaking on Tuesday's programme, Ray detailed the harassment, which included direct messages calling for his 'remigration' and warnings to 'watch himself on the streets'.
The broadcaster discussed the issue alongside co-host Kate Garraway, noting a rise in anti-Muslim hate crime. He recounted a message from a Muslim woman who said she was scared to go out in her town, adding that several friends no longer felt safe attending mosque. 'This is horrendous. Mosques, we know, have been attacked,' Ray said.
Ray criticised the lack of political response, stating: 'There doesn't seem to be any politician that's standing up and reassuring millions of Muslims in this country that the country is behind them. It's been going on for weeks now and that's deeply concerning.'
The presenter previously faced abuse for his sitcom Citizen Khan, which generated over 700 complaints and accusations of stereotyping. Ray said he had received death threats and continues to face online abuse. He now tries to 'ignore the minority views and embrace the love' by spending less time on social media.
