Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has thrown his support behind This Morning's Rylan Clark, who has come under fire for breaking into a rant about migration on Wednesday's show.
While many have agreed with his remarks, he has faced accusations of spreading a far-right narrative.
During the ITV show, Mr Clark began an impassioned speech, with the former X Factor star commenting: "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.'
"And then there's people that have lived here all their lives, they are struggling, they're homeless.
"Let's not even discuss how we're going to get around all of this. This isn't me getting on my soapbox, let's be honest everyone is going to have an opinion about it.
Rylan Clark shared a defiant statement on X
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"I believe there is something major that needs to be done. The money that it's costing us, the amount of people in our country, we have no idea who they are, what they're doing, what they're capable of."
The 36-year-old went on: "We see what some of them are doing.
"How come, if I turn up as a British citizen, and I've left my passport in Spain, I have got to stand at the airport and won't be let in. But if I arrive on the boat in Calais..."
Following a social media storm, Mr Clark took to X to share a statement on Wednesday evening, writing: "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."
Among the many comments included one from former The Apprentice star Mr Skinner, who has been signed up for this year's BBC Strictly.
He simply penned: "I'm so proud of you mate," along with a Union Jack flag emoji.
I’m so proud of you mate. ❤️🇬🇧
— Thomas Skinner ⚒ (@iamtomskinner) August 27, 2025
Mr Skinner himself has faced criticism for similar social media posts and his friendship with US Vice President JD Vance.
Others also responded to the post, with one writing: "I hope you don’t get cancelled now mate just for speaking you mind and good old fashioned common sense."
"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," a second added.
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Rylan Clark prompted a mixed response from This Morning viewers
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Another commented: "Your not far right Rylan your just right," while someone added: "Good for you Rylan."
Others maintained a critical approach though, with one noting: "You've no idea what you are supporting."
"When you've dug yourself into a hole - stop digging," one more penned. (sic)