Loose Women hit with over 200 Ofcom complaints for fiery Ukraine refugee 'racism' row

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Loose Women has been hit with over 211 Ofcom complaints as the panelists clashed during a segment talking about racism at the Ukrainian border.

During a debate on the ITV daytime talk show, the panelists Charlene White and Janet Street-Porter bumped heads in a heated discussion.

The ladies had shared their opinions about the racism experienced by some refugees as they tried to flee Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion, with Charlene being furious with Janet.

Ofcom received 211 complaints about the segment which aired on ITV on March 1.. Viewers were convinced Janet was trying to "play down" the racism some had experienced at the borders and took to Ofcom to complain over her comments.180 complaints were made about comments made as the pair discussed minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine, whilst 33 complaints related to a discussion about racism and the crisis in Ukraine.In the segment, Charlene addressed the problem faced by some refugees She said: "Because you've got thousands of Black, Asian, Syrian, Arab students and workers who have also been trying to get out of Ukraine and have been prevented from doing so due to the incessant racism that they have experienced. "They've not been allowed to go through the border into Poland from example, where they've been pushed back." Detailing struggling refugees, she added: "There are posters up saying no black ...