The former journalist joined Gyles Brandreth and the This Morning presenters Craig Doyle and Rochelle Humes as they discussed a news segment claiming girls do less exercise “because they wear skirts”. Hitting back at the claims, Rochelle suggested there is likely a different reason, to which Matthew commented that the girls’ mothers probably don’t do any exercise either. Outraged viewers took to social media to slam his “out of date” views.
Picking up on a news story, Rochella read: “Half of British six-year-olds don’t get enough exercise.
“Almost half of our six-year-olds aren’t getting enough exercise, according to experts at the University of Southampton.
“A new study revealed that 47 percent of six-year-olds are not doing enough physical activity.
“Interestingly, the study found that girls tend to get less exercise than boys, the team say it could be because..”
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“I wish @RochelleHumes had said something when @Matthew_Wright said girls don’t exercise because their mothers don’t exercise.
“How ridiculous let’s blame women without questioning any other factors #ThisMorning,” @Bella23927831 penned.
However, others praised Matthew for hitting back at Gyles, who was defending Boris Johnson in another segment.
Viewers also enjoy the rapport the two share.
@KarlWomack3 wrote: “@GylesB1 and @Matthew_Wright to have their own segment on @thismorning #ThisMorning please the Wrights and wrongs of politics.”
Sassy lassie remarked: “Well done Matthew, you’re the only one who talks any sense on that show.”
@20purplerain12 added: “@Matthew_Wright @thismorning Please keep speaking up.
“I am fed up with the blame being shifted to the public.
“Yes we need to act responsibly but water companies get paid to supply water. Increase storage. Maintain pipes.”
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