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Louise Randell

Gogglebox fans slam sisters for 'disgusting' joke about #MeToo movement

Fans of Gogglebox have slammed sisters Ellie Warner and Izzi  over their controversial comments in last night's episode.

Viewers of the hit Channel 4 show called for the pair to be axed after making a joke about the #MeToo movement.

Sister Ellie revealed she'd made up a game of tag based on the campaign in which participants had to grab the women's boobs or bums.

It was a callous reference to the sexual assaults suffered by victims who had spoken out as part of the movement, reports Mirror Online.

She said: "I played Tag not so long ago... but we called it #MeToo and basically we had to chase each other and either grab somebody's boob or bum.

"And they were then it."

Ellie's sister Izzi scolded her over the comment, saying: "I don't think you are supposed to make a game out of the #MeToo."

Viewers were furious about Ellie's remarks and flocked to Twitter to demand Channel 4 bosses take action.

One wrote: "Those sisters are disgusting. One... makes a grab a boob game out of the Me Too Movement.

"They should be pulled off-air. I don’t offend easily to those two are vile.”

Another tweeted: "Making a game out of the Me Too movement??? Hmmm... I mean why would you even admit to doing such a stupid thing?"

The Me Too movement started in October 2017 as a hashtag on social media in a bid to shine a light on sexual assault and harassment.

It was heavily connected to the Harvey Weinstein scandal which rocked Hollywood and the cause was backed by a number of high-profile stars including Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd.

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