Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon for what she describes as 'disgusting comments' he made about her on social media. Kenyon is standing in the upcoming Makerfield byelection against Labour's Andy Burnham.
The broadcaster and former Countdown star called Kenyon a 'cowardly man' after he responded to a 2021 post about Vorderman with a sexually explicit remark. Other comments unearthed include claims that women have abortions for 'vanity purposes' and that women cannot 'ref, drive or give directions'.
Danny Kruger, who joined Reform last September, defended Kenyon, saying the comments were 'inappropriate' but made when he was 'an ordinary man' not a politician. Vorderman dismissed this, stating that public online abuse should not be excused.
Labour's Angela Rayner also criticised the comments, saying they reveal Reform's tolerance of 'repulsive misogynistic abuse'. A Reform spokesperson said Kenyon is entitled to his personal opinions on abortion and that he is a 'straight-talking' voice for working people.
