Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’
Carol Vorderman has called for an apology from Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon over his past comments on social media, which she described as misogynistic. Kenyon, who is running in the Makerfield byelection, has faced criticism for his offensive remarks, which he has since deleted. Despite the backlash, a party spokesperson defended Kenyon, stating that his comments were made before he entered politics and should be viewed as personal opinions.
- ▪Carol Vorderman demanded an apology from Robert Kenyon for his past comments on social media.
- ▪Kenyon has been criticized for making misogynistic remarks, which he has since deleted.
- ▪A Reform UK spokesperson defended Kenyon, stating his comments were made before he entered politics.
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Robert Kenyon has previously said: ‘I’m sexist, sorry but I am.’ Photograph: Reform UKView image in fullscreenRobert Kenyon has previously said: ‘I’m sexist, sorry but I am.’ Photograph: Reform UKReform UKCarol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’ UK politics live – latest updates Raphael BoydTue 26 May 2026 05.46 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCarol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection for “disgusting comments” he made about her on social media in the past.The broadcaster and former Countdown numbers expert described Robert…
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