LOOSE WOMEN BACKLASH: Nadia Sawalha Sparks Fury With ‘You’ve Worn Out Antisemitism’ Video

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha sparked the ire of fans as she went on a furious rant in defence of documentary maker Louis Theroux, after his controversial interview with Bob Vylan. Theroux interviewed the musician after his controversial Glastonbury performance, in which he chanted “death, death to the IDF”. 

Now British Airways has pulled its sponsorship of Theroux’s podcast as its content breached policy, with a spokesperson saying: “We’re grateful that this was brought to our attention, as the content clearly breaches our sponsorship policy in relation to politically sensitive or controversial subject matters.”

Theroux was accused of “normalising” anti-Semitism in the interview.

But now Nadia has rushed to defend him, saying in a video: “There are a group of people who live by the ‘we will have our pound of flesh’ rule. And if you’re wondering what I mean, have a little look around about what people are trying to say about the fabulous interview that Louis Theroux did with Bob Vylan. Do you remember, the biggest villain in the genocide?”

Giggling, Nadia continued: “A brilliant interview, in the style that we know very well and love very much from our national treasure. Come back here after you’ve had a look around and then comment below.

“Hands off Louis, folks. He’s way too smart and way too successful and way too loved for you to make even a little dent. P.S. So many of us are sick and tired of being bullied, you know.

“The threat that had hung over our heads for years and years that we may be called anti-Semitic, you’ve worn it out. You’ve worn it out. And, P.P.S., my father is from Jordan – I am a Semite.”

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But the video sparked controversy online, with one viewer writing in response: “Pro-Palestine personality Nadia Sawalha tells us there’s a ‘group of people’ who want their ‘pound of flesh’ about Louis Theroux and his ‘brilliant interview’ with Bob Vylan. But she’s really not anti-Semitic because that’s worn out and she’s a ‘Semite’ anyway. These people are exhausting.”

Someone else said: “This is appalling.”

“It’s very disturbing, putting it mildly,” a third viewer echoed.