Katie Piper

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints after Katie Piper's baby ... (Irish Mirror)

The broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has revealed that they received 66 reports in response to the presenter's reaction to a picture of a "goth baby".

"Nobody had to take up the slack for me. "I worked very successfully with my two children working alongside me and along with them. As the two TV stars got into the discussion, things became more and more heated until Brenda was forced to clap back at Carol after she assumed that her Loose Women co-star had made a dig at her parenting skills as she juggled her career alongside it.

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints over Katie Piper's 'goth ... (OK! Magazine)

A recent segment on Loose Women which saw Katie Piper slam the viral TikTok gothic baby has landed the show with Ofcom complaints as many others slammed her ...

[Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Kate Middleton shows off gravity-defying bouffant hair – but was it an accident?](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/beauty/kate-shows-gravity-defying-bouffant-28688900) [Adam Thomas teases Emmerdale return after his BBC Waterloo Road comeback](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/adam-thomas-emmerdale-waterloo-road-28872899) [Corrie's Jennie McAlpine is 6 months pregnant! I’ll never understand normies & their desire to be BORING!!!” another said, with a third adding, “I am so disappointed in loose women! gothic baby is one of the cutest things on tiktok!” shoot](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/corrie-jennie-mcalpine-pregnant-exclusive-28729995) [Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) Babies don't like that.” She continued to say that it feels like “an attack on some different” while also branding the criticism as “crazy” and calling the ladies a “panel of misinformed people who associate colour with religion.” First of all, the mum revealed that the entire thing is a “skit”, which is essentially a small comedy scene, while also showcasing that her house is not all “black and dark” as Katie had claimed. "I don't like that interior,” Katie said. [Mirror,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-loose-women-hit-ofcom-28872471) with fans of the show also flocking online to share their thoughts. [Kaye Adams](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/kaye-adams), Katie Piper, [Judi Love](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/judi-love), and [Nadia Swahala](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/nadia-sawalha) sat down to discuss whether parents should impose their lifestyle on their kids. The viral TikTok saw American mum Rebecca Hardy, who is married to former WWE wrestler Matthew Moore Hardy, show fans a “day in the life of a gothic baby” while showing off the dark interiors and macabre decor. The segment pertained to a recent story about a mum who transformed her house in tribute to the Addams Family following the release of Netflix’s Wednesday, starring the likes of

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Loose Women viewers complain to Ofcom over Katie Piper's baby ... (ChronicleLive)

The presenter came under fire after branding a gothic style nursery as 'satanic' and 'toxic' during a segment on the ITV show.

this stereotype that goths are evil and satanic is so outdated," a third viewer added. A second viewer remarked: "Goths are some of the nicest people, often more accepting of others and super friendly. Return date confirmed as 'missing episodes' finally set to air](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/vera-new-series-itv-episodes-25895129) Babies don't like that," she argued to her Loose Women co-stars. You can't put your baby in a grave!" The clip showed that the mum had kitted out her daughter's nursery with black furnishings and toys.

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints as Katie Piper's baby ... (Daily Star)

Katie Piper's comments on Loose Women regarding a TikTok video wear a mum shows "a day in a life of a gothic baby" has sparked complaints from angry ITV ...

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints after panellist Katie Piper's ... (Edinburgh Live)

The broadcasting watchdog has shared that they were inundated with reports in response to one of the panellists reaction to a picture of an unusual "goth ...

"Nobody had to take up the slack for me. As the two TV stars got into the discussion, things became more and more heated until Brenda felt forced to clap back at Carol. These issues arose in response to the presenter's reaction to a photo of a "goth baby". Loose Women host Ruth Langsford welcomed viewers to the first show of the year, stating that she was joined by Carol McGiffin, Brenda Edwards, and Kelle Bryan. Brenda argued: "I worked very successfully with my two children working alongside me and along with them. She continued with her issues on the decor: "It's all black and dark. The debate has resulted in 66 Ofcom complaints. [breaking news](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/) to the latest on the [coronavirus](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/coronavirus) crisis in Scotland, we'll have you covered. [Full rail strike schedule for Edinburgh and the affected services](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/full-rail-strike-schedule-edinburgh-25879233) [Properties Edinburgh's average house price will get you in different areas](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/what-edinburghs-average-house-price-25877768) [All the new laws coming to Scotland in 2023 that you should be aware of](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/new-laws-coming-scotland-2023-25880079) [King Charles' coronation could be invalidated due to affair, claims royal author](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/king-charles-coronation-could-invalidated-25879643) [Martin Lewis predicts dates for cost of living payment after DWP announcement](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/martin-lewis-predicts-dates-new-25891403) Babies don't like that. While Loose Women panellist Carol slammed the mum's decision to work from home and care for her child at the same time, Brenda revealed that she felt sympathy for the young mum who was trying her best to juggle parenting while working her day job. [broadcasting watchdog](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/entertainment) has been hit with 66 reports of complaint, reports the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-loose-women-hit-ofcom-28872471).

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Loose Women: Katie Piper sparks Ofcom complaints over 'goth baby ... (Metro)

Katie Piper's controversial comments about a 'goth baby' on Loose Women has triggered Ofcom complaints.

Get Me Out of Here!](https://metro.co.uk/tag/im-a-celebrity/) were the most complained about moments on television in 2022. [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P11_LNK1) and [Matt Hancock](https://metro.co.uk/tag/matt-hancock/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P11_LNK2)’s appearance on [I’m A Celebrity… [Ofcom](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ofcom/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P12_LNK1)’s annual report, the two ITV reality shows topped the leaderboard, while the likes of Jeremy Vine and Good Morning Britain also racked up complaints. [Katie Piper](https://metro.co.uk/tag/katie-piper/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1)’s controversial comments about a ‘goth baby’ on Loose Women has triggered [Ofcom](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ofcom/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) complaints. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Judi Love](https://metro.co.uk/tag/judi-love/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1), 42, and Nadia Swahala, 58, and the group focussed their attention on a mum, Reby Hardy, who had transformed her home so it resembled that of the Addams family mansion following the release of [Wednesday](https://metro.co.uk/tag/wednesday/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2) on Netflix.

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Loose Women viewers complain to Ofcom complaints after Katie ... (Derbyshire Live)

Ofcom has had dozens of complaints following Katie's remarks about a 'goth baby'

As the two TV stars got into the discussion, things became more and more heated until Brenda was forced to clap back at Carol after she assumed that her Loose Women co-star had made a dig at her parenting skills as she juggled her career alongside it. And if you monitor things - the work that has got to be done - then there's no other people that will have to take up any slack," Brenda argued. After discussing Prince William's upcoming bombshell ITV interview, the Loose Women went on to discuss childcare and the workplace after one woman sparked controversy this week when she admitted that she was planning on caring for her toddler while working from home. This comes after the Loose Women stars erupted into a bitter row this week over whether mothers should work from home with toddlers. "I'm just going to put it out there it's giving me satanic vibes, it's giving me bad energy, it's toxic, I don't like it and also it's a baby. [Katie Piper](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/health/katie-piper-fronts-new-campaign-7730604), Judi Love and Nadia Swahala discuss all things parenting, and whether it's okay to impose your lifestyle choices on your children.

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ITV Loose Women slapped with official complaints over Katie Piper's ... (Manchester Evening News)

The TV star triggered a backlash after she shared her reaction to a viral video of a 'gothic baby on the ITV show.

At the time, Loose Women viewers flocked to social media to hit out at Katie's response, suggesting she was 'discriminating against the Goth community' with some even branding the segment 'disgusting' Get Me Out Of Here and Friday Night Live making up the top three. Richard Madeley also sparked Ofcom complaints on February 15 on Good Morning Britain, when he spoke about death threats made to Keir Starmer. It has now resulted in 66 complaints being made to Ofcom. The debate was sparked after one mother turned her entire home into the real-life Addams Family following the release of Netflix's new show Wednesday. You can't put your baby in a grave." Loose Women has been hit with official complaints over comments made in a recent show by Katie Piper. [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P31_LNK1) footballer and pundit compared the treatment of nurses in the UK to that of migrant workers after Qatar, where the tournament was being held. In regulator Ofcom's annual report, the episode of ITV2's Love Island on July 17 received 2,630 complaints relating to "alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour by some contestants in the villa" with Ofcom concluding no formal investigation was needed because of how the behaviour was put into context. Babies don't like that. After watching the clip, Katie could be heard gasping before saying: "I don't like that interior." The TV star triggered a backlash after she shared her reaction to a viral video of a 'gothic baby' which was being discussed on the

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints over Katie Piper comments (The Independent)

'It's giving me bad energy, it's toxic, I don't like it,' the ITV panellist said on the show.

She said that the entire video was a “skit”, while showing the camera that her house is not all “black and dark”. “I’m just going to put it out there it’s giving me satanic vibes, it’s giving me bad energy, it’s toxic, I don’t like it and also it’s a baby,” she said. The viral TikTok video saw Rebecca Hardy, who is married to former WWE American wrestler Matthew Moore Hardy, show viewers a “day in the life of a gothic baby”, showing the home’s Addams Family-inspired decor.

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints after Katie Piper's comments (Andover Advertiser)

COMMENTS made by an Andover-born TV presenter have led to a number of complaints from viewers to a broadcast regulator.

In July 2010, Katie set up The Katie Piper Foundation, a registered charity which aims to make it easier for people to live with burns and scars and helps disfigured people reconnect with their lives. The 39-year-old was heard saying: “I don't like that interior. Babies don't like that.

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Katie Piper's goth baby comments spark Loose Women Ofcom ... (Yahoo News)

The TV star was part of a discussion about a mum's unusual home decor and her baby's outfit and nursery in the 22 December episode of the ITV1 show, but her ...

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Katie Piper's goth baby comments spark Loose Women Ofcom ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

The TV star was part of a discussion about a mum's unusual home decor and her baby's outfit and nursery in the 22 December episode of the ITV1 show, but her ...

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Katie Piper sparks Ofcom complaints following her 'goth baby ... (Evening Standard)

The TV presenter was discussing influencer Rebecca Hardy transforming her house to look like the Addams family mansion.

She said during the segment: “I don’t like that interior. The mother who posted the video has since addressed the comments in a follow-up and insisted that the video was a “skit”, even showing that her house is not all “black and dark”. Babies don’t like that.

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Katie Piper goth baby: what did Loose Women star say about TikTok ... (NationalWorld)

The Loose Women panellist has been called upon by viewers to issue an apology.

After playing a clip of Piper making her “bad vibes” and “Satanic energy” comments, Hardy said: “Girl, what? Ofcom releases a weekly audience report which covers complaints received over the course of that week. The Sophie Lancaster foundation states that the 20 year old was “murdered for being different”. Disgusting behaviour in this day and age,” another wrote. It’s because of people like Katie Piper that goths get so much abuse and worse. Another tweeted: “I expect to see an apology from @KatiePiper_ in the coming days instead of being silent. Calls someone’s home interior satanic & toxic & judges parenting based off looks. The cots are a tomb. Babies don’t like that.” [Netflix’s](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/new-on-netflix-uk-january-2023-best-tv-series-film-releases-kaleidoscope-that-90s-show-3971329) recently released [Wednesday](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/wednesday-how-many-episodes-addams-family-netflix-series-episode-guide-will-there-be-a-season-2-3930717) series is bringing “goth style back into the cultural mainstream”. Advertisement [Katie Piper ](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/katie-piper-acid-attack-ex-daniel-lynch-eye-injury-story-explained-3809338)has sparked some controversy online following comments made about the goth culture and aesthetic on an episode of [Loose Women](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/loose-women) which aired in December last year.

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Katie Piper's goth baby comments spark Loose Women Ofcom ... (Yahoo News UK)

The TV star was part of a discussion about a mum's unusual home decor and her baby's outfit and nursery in the 22 December episode of the ITV1 show, but her ...

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