June 9th 2024.
Iain Stirling, a well-known personality, has recently faced backlash for a comment he made while commentating on Soccer Aid 2024. The annual event, which features a star-studded football match, raises funds for UNICEF. This year, players such as Jill Scott, Bobby Brazier, Sam Thompson, Danny Dyer, and Tom Hiddleston represented England, while the World XI team included Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, and Tony Bellew, among others. Iain, 36, joined Sam Matterface as a co-commentator for the charity event, a role he has held in the past as well.
However, during the game, while urging viewers to donate to the cause, Iain made a remark that was deemed insensitive by some on social media. He asked, "£40, what's that? A takeaway for the whole family?" His wife, Love Island host Laura Whitmore, also joined in as a co-host for the event. This comment was made in a time where teachers are using their own money to feed children, and many people are struggling with financial difficulties. It did not go unnoticed by viewers, and many took to social media to express their disappointment.
One user, MaxPollard92, tweeted, "Does Iain Stirling know how utterly classless this sounds?" while another, ThatJade94, blasted him, saying, "Ian Stirling saying 'what's 40 quid?' Ian mate there's a cost of living crisis and people in the UK are struggling. 40 quid may be nothing to you, but it's a lot for those who don't have much." Many others echoed similar sentiments, with viewers expressing their disbelief and criticizing Iain for being out of touch with reality.
In response, Iain's fans came to his defense, with one user, AshleySpink, saying, "I like Iain Stirling, but '£40, what is that? A takeaway for the family?' So out of touch." Another user, Rebecca Tatters, added, "That's a weekly shop for some people!" In a follow-up tweet, AshleySpink expressed his shock and disappointment, saying, "That's a weekly shop for some people! Shocked me when he was like that's just a takeaway for the family trying to act like people should give up something they possibly spent all week trying to look forward to."
Despite the criticism, it is evident that Iain is passionate about Soccer Aid and the cause it supports. He has been a part of the event in various capacities, including playing for the World XI team in 2020. However, he soon realized that his skills lie in commentary, and he has been a co-commentator for the event since then. In an interview, he expressed his love for being a part of the atmosphere and knowing that he is contributing to a great cause.
Soccer Aid has raised over £60 million for UNICEF since its inception in 2006, and it continues to be a successful event, with a total of over £15 million raised in 2022. Despite the controversy, the event has received immense support from viewers and celebrities alike. As Iain and his co-hosts, Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott, continue to host the event, it is clear that their efforts are making a positive impact. If you have a story to share about Soccer Aid or any other celebrity news, feel free to get in touch with us. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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