January 2nd 2025.
On Thursday morning, viewers of Good Morning Britain were taken aback by Sarah Beeny's unexpected statement about Andrew Tate. The 52-year-old TV presenter was invited to the ITV program to talk about the latest season of her show, New Life in the Country. However, the conversation took an interesting turn when Sarah began discussing the concept of role models for young boys and how they have been "cancelled" in today's society.
"It's a shame that we are cancelling a whole group of people in order to give opportunities to others. My kids will be fine, but what about those who don't have anyone to look up to?" Sarah expressed her concern. She also mentioned the current state of politics, saying, "It seems like we have a toxic left and a toxic right, and the people in the middle who should be speaking up feel like they can't."
The topic then shifted to Tate and his controversial and sexist comments, with Adil Ray asking Sarah about how young men like her sons could turn to him. In response, Sarah surprising stated, "I think it's difficult to know who to look up to because, let's be honest, some of what Andrew Tate says is actually sensible." Adil's shocked expression said it all, and he quickly interjected with "some of what he says?", to which Sarah replied, "Yes, like when he talks about the benefits of exercise, for example."
As the conversation came to an end, Adil pointed out that Tate's appeal lies in the fact that he speaks to a specific audience. Viewers watching the interview were quick to share their thoughts on social media. One user wrote, "GMB wasn't ready for Sarah Beeny to come on and call Andrew Tate sensible. Adil Ray was trying to save the conversation, while Kate Garraway sat in silence." Another user shared, "Adil Ray's facial expression spoke volumes when Sarah Beeny said some of what Andrew Tate says is sensible."
In a previous interview with The Times, Sarah had also mentioned that she could understand why young boys gravitate towards Tate. "Who's their role model? Donald Trump?" she questioned, highlighting the lack of diverse male role models in today's world. She also added, "If you're a straight white boy, all your role models have been erased. So, I guess you go to Andrew Tate. That's why he became so popular."
She further elaborated, "Eighty percent of what he says is actually brilliant. He talks about fitness and self-improvement, things that can actually benefit young men. But then, he also throws in toxic statements like 'tell your b**** what to do', which are completely unacceptable." Tate, who gained notoriety for promoting controversial views in the "manosphere" community, has been banned from various social media platforms and is currently facing extradition for charges of human trafficking and rape.
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