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ITV’s Adil Ray in crisis talks after appearing to endorse sharia in New York
ITV host Adil Ray was called in after his social media posts linked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign values to Sharia law, prompting executive concern.
- This past week, Adil Ray was summoned by ITV Good Morning Britain bosses after social media remarks linking Sharia to Zohran Mamdani's win, prompting an executive 'tailspin'.
- Ray framed his post around values such as social justice and welfare, linking Sharia's heart to Zohran Mamdani's campaign but later clarified he did not mean implementation.
- Management's anger followed widespread viewer backlash after GMB executives were 'pretty cross' over Adil Ray's remarks, prompting comment removal and angry replies from ITV viewers.
- ITV's corporate situation — including a �1.6billion sale discussion with Sky — framed the response as Adil Ray attended a meeting with ITV managers yesterday to address the controversy.
- Zohran Mamdani won with more than 50% of the vote, beating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, becoming New York's first Muslim mayor and taking office on January 1, with congratulations from Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan.
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Adil Ray summoned by 'pretty cross' ITV GMB execs amid fury over Sharia law comments as he issues clarification
TV presenter Adil Ray is said ot have been "hauled" before ITV bosses this week after causing fury with his social media activity.On Wednesday, following the mayoral victory of self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City, Mr Ray took to X to praise the young US politician and address fears he could attempt to implement Sharia law as the city's first Muslim mayor."Some say Mamdani may implement Sharia Law. He might," Mr Ray began in…
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