June 9th 2024.
Iain Stirling, a well-known comedian, recently came under fire for a comment he made during the charity football match, Soccer Aid 2024. This annual event brings together celebrities from various industries to play football and raise money for UNICEF. Some of the notable players this year included Jill Scott, Bobby Brazier, Sam Thompson, Danny Dyer, and Tom Hiddleston representing England, and Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, and Tony Bellew playing for World XI at Stamford Bridge.
Iain, who is also known for being the narrator of Love Island, joined Sam Matterface as a co-commentator for the event, as he has done in previous years. However, during the match, while encouraging viewers to donate to the worthy cause, he made a remark that was deemed insensitive by social media users. He asked, "£40, what's that? A takeaway for the whole family?" and added, "Why not cook and give us £40 instead?" While he may have meant it as a light-hearted joke, many pointed out the current issues faced by people, such as teachers having to pay for their students' food, energy meter poverty reaching a record high, and increasing bills.
Viewers were quick to express their outrage on social media, with some questioning if Iain was aware of the gravity of his comment. Others shared their personal struggles, with one user saying that £40 is their weekly food budget for one person. Even though some defended Iain, saying he may not have thought before speaking, the majority were disappointed by his remark.
In response to the backlash, Iain's fans pointed out his past involvement in Soccer Aid and his love for the event. He has participated in various roles, including playing for the World XI team in 2020 and providing commentary this year. In an interview, he admitted that after playing once, he realized his skill lies in commentary. He also expressed his love for being a part of Soccer Aid and the satisfaction of contributing to a good cause. In 2022, when the event raised over £15 million, he felt proud to be a part of it.
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