Rylan Clark's This Morning co-stars have supported him following backlash he received after breaking into a rant about immigration earlier this week.
Presenter Mr Clark, 36, shared his stance on the matter during ITV's this Morning, prompting a divided response from viewers.
On Wednesday's instalment of the magazine show, Mr Clark began: "To be honest, this is a major worry now."
He continued: "Taking politics out of this, let's just look at the country too. This country is built on immigration, legal immigration, a lot of nurses and doctors have come over here from other countries.
Rylan Clark argued 'something needs to be done' about illegal migration ITV's This Morning | ITV"They're living a great life. They're paying into this tax system, they're helping this country thrive.
"I find it absolutely insane that all these people - one, are risking their lives coming across the channel like they are and two, when they get here, it does seem - and I think this is why a lot of Labour voters are now sitting there going, 'there's something wrong here,' - [are told] 'here's the hotel, here's the phones, here's your iPad, here's three meals a day, have a lovely time.'"
He went on to say "something has to be done," and was met with mixed reactions from the public.
Some applauded his speech while others accused him of spreading a far-right agenda.
Rylan Clark prompted a mixed response from This Morning viewers | GETTYHowever, following BBC Strictly star Thomas Skinner's backing, Mr Clark's fellow This Morning stars have also shared messages of support.
Under a post on X, in which the presenter defended his comments, ITV stars Josie Gibson and Rob Rinder backed up his stance, The Daily Star reports.
The publication noted Ms Gibson simply shared a heart emoji in response to Mr Clark's tweet, while Mr Rinder commented: "PROUD OF YOU."
The X post, shared by Mr Clark later on Wednesday, read: "You can be pro immigration and against illegal routes.
"You can support trans people and have the utmost respect for women.
"You can be heterosexual and still support gay rights. The list continues.
"Stop with this putting everyone in a box exercise and maybe have conversations instead of shouting on Twitter."
Mr Skinner, who found fame on BBC's The Apprentice in 2019, has been confirmed as a contestant on this year's BBC Strictly.
The news was also met with mixed responses from fans of the show due to Mr Skinner's political views and his friendship with US Vice President JD Vance.
Also supporting Mr Clark, he penned underneath the X post: "I'm so proud of you mate," along with a Union Jack flag emoji.
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X followers also reacted to former X Factor star Mr Clark's post, with one warning: "You've no idea what you are supporting."
There were also supportive responses, one of which read: "Thanks so much for speaking up!
"I am the son of immigrants and they didn't get a single penny in support, they came over legally and worked incredibly hard to make a life in the UK, they also integrated with the British culture and respected its laws, heritage and traditions."