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Ofcom launches probes into GB News after 15,000 complaints.

8/10/2026

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Ofcom opened investigations into GB News' "The Saturday Five" (20 June 2026) and "Alex Armstrong Tonight" (5 July 2026) after 12,000 complaints about the latter and 3,000 about the former.
Caroline Farrow called Pride “sexualised” and linked it to furries, paedophiles, while Syntyche Djunga said gay men are “more prone” to abuse.
Zack Polanski and Bimini signed a letter urging Ofcom to act, with GB News saying remarks were guests’ views, not its editorial stance.

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Ofcom opened investigations into GB News' "The Saturday Five" (20 June 2026) and "Alex Armstrong Tonight" (5 July 2026) after 12,000 complaints about the latter and 3,000 about the former.
Caroline Farrow called Pride “sexualised” and linked it to furries, paedophiles, while Syntyche Djunga said gay men are “more prone” to abuse.
Zack Polanski and Bimini signed a letter urging Ofcom to act, with GB News saying remarks were guests’ views, not its editorial stance.