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Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’

The Guardian World Tuesday 26 May 2026, 09:46 UTC By Raphael Boyd 1 min read
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Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon ahead of the Makerfield byelection. Vorderman criticised Kenyon, describing him as a misogynist and a "cowardly man" following past "disgusting comments" he made about her on social media.

Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in the upcoming Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’

Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection for “disgusting comments” he made about her on social media in the past.

The broadcaster and former Countdown numbers expert described Robert Kenyon, who Reform have backed to face Andy Burnham in next month’s vote, as a “cowardly man” for a series of offensive posts made by the Wigan councillor that have since been deleted, along with his account.

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