“Good Morning Britain” star Narinder Kaur has come under fire for questioning Kate Middleton’s appearance following her return to royal duties post-cancer treatment.
Kaur’s comment about Kate’s aging sparked outrage, with social media users condemning her remarks as “disgusting” and “appalling.”
In response, Kaur shared a video calling her tweet about Kate Middleton “stupid” but criticized the abuse she received.
‘GMB’ Star Sparks Outrage After Commenting On Kate Middleton’s Appearance
Kaur faced intense backlash after implying that Kate looked old and asking if the future queen was a smoker.
Reposting an article about the Princess of Wales attending Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph, Kaur wrote: “Genuine question – why has Kate aged so much? Isn’t she only 42?”
“Is she a smoker? It’s the only explanation,” she added, per the Daily Mail.
Kaur’s remarks sparked outrage, with people branding her comment “dreadful” and “disgusting.”
One user wrote: “This woman proclaims to be a feminist and bangs on about women’s rights then attacks another woman for her looks who’s been fighting cancer for a year. There’s only one word for people like Narinder, and that is c–t!”
Another user called Kaur’s tweet “utterly appalling,” while broadcaster Josh Rom pointed out Kate’s recent battle with cancer, saying, “I cannot tell you how offensive you are being.”
The GMB Host Apologized For Her Remarks About The Princess
A statement regarding yesterday.
Listen very carefully.
Thank you 😊 🙏 pic.twitter.com/DUauknrAnx— Narinder Kaur (@narindertweets) November 11, 2024
Following the initial backlash, Kaur defended herself by mentioning her brother’s cancer journey and how “he didn’t age like” the Princess of Wales.
She clarified that her remarks were not intended as commentary on Kate’s health, noting that her brother had endured a “brutal” chemotherapy process before his passing.
Later, the former “Big Brother” contestant responded to the backlash over her tweet by sharing a video in which she acknowledged her comment was “stupid.”
However, she condemned the “sexual, racist, and violent abuse” directed at her online.
Kaur said, “I put out a stupid tweet. That wasn’t my intention; my intention was not to be malicious or nasty or anything. I’m not like that, anybody who knows me. It was stupid to ask about the aging. I’ve admitted that I’ve put my hands up and apologized if it caused offense.”
In the clip, Kaur noted that many others on social media had raised similar questions without facing the level of hate she received, adding, “I got disgusting abuse from accounts showing EDL flags and Union Jacks.”
During the video, Kaur also made a controversial remark about Kate’s “privilege,” suggesting the royal’s resources allowed her not to work while receiving cancer treatment.
Narinder Kaur’s Apology Video Sparks Further Outrage For ‘Playing The Race Card’
Kaur’s apology video only fueled more criticism as users on social media doubled down on their disapproval.
One user commented, “This is Narinder saying ‘Sorry, not sorry’ then laughing. She may as well just have given her the middle finger.”
Another added, “This is NOT an apology – this is a deflection from your own sh-tty behavior. What a way to apologize by making yourself the victim in the process.”
A third comment read, “And NOW, you’re spreading misinformation about the RF AND playing the f-cking race card. WHAT TF is wrong with you?”
Someone else remarked, “You knew what you were doing, and you’ve been caught out finally.
You’re one of the most divisive people on this app, and now you’ve lost what credibility you had going after a woman that’s had cancer.”
Kate Middleton’s Solemn Remembrance Appearance That Sparked Controversial Remarks
Kate joined King Charles and Prince William in London yesterday, leading the nation in honoring Britain’s fallen soldiers.
The remembrance event marked the Princess of Wales’s second consecutive day of royal duties since it was disclosed earlier this year that she was undergoing cancer treatment.
Dressed in a black, military-inspired jacket adorned with epaulets, she wore her customary three poppies to symbolize her great-grandmother’s three brothers, all of whom lost their lives during World War I.
Kate also wore a silver Queen’s Dragoon Guards brooch, a nod to her role as the regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief.
Standing on the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office balcony in Whitehall alongside the Duchess of Edinburgh, she joined in a two-minute silence to pay tribute. With her eyes briefly closed in reflection, the Princess appeared visibly moved as she bowed her head in respect.
Kate Middleton Is Doing ‘Really Well’ Amid Her Recovery
William recently shared an update on the princess’ health during his trip to Cape Town, South Africa, for the Earthshot Prize awards.
Ahead of the event, the prince told reporters that his wife was “doing really well” with her recovery from cancer.
“Hopefully, she’s watching tonight and cheering me on,” William said, per People Magazine.
Reflecting on Kate’s resilience since she concluded her chemotherapy in September, the future king added, “She’s been amazing this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success.”