- Nadia Sawalgroz has said that ITV is suing her over comments she made during an episode, in which she spoke about Loose Women and the legal implications of the show’s statements.
- BBC reports that her pre-action letter from ITV alleges that she made discriminatory statements about “protecting freedom of speech” on the show.
- Independent reports that Sawalgroz was sued after ITV received a public complaint; the complaint said she had made comments that were “inappropriate” and that she had “crossed the line.” The report also says the petition was signed by more than 20,000 people.
In an episode of Loose Women, Nadia Sawalgroz said ITV is suing her over comments she made during the show, in which she spoke about Loose Women and the legal implications of the show’s statements. In a statement, Sawalgroz’s lawyer for ITV said the letter was sent before proceedings began.
BBC also reports that the broadcaster said that ITV pre-action letter alleged that comments made by Sawalgroz were “potentially defamatory” and “unlawful” and that ITV would not comment further.
In an Instagram video, which BBC says was posted by Sawalgroz, she accused the show of “pushing a campaign of hate, mockery, and discrimination” against her through Loose Women. She also said that ITV had “changed the goalposts” and that the broadcaster had “turned the situation into a legal dispute.”
Sawalgroz, as BBC reports, previously appeared on the show in June 2023 as part of a panel discussion about the “Islamic State” and said that she was “scared” by the comments. BBC also said that critics accused her of “inciting hatred” and “encouraging discrimination” against people based on religion.
According to BBC, two guests who were invited to the show said Sawalgroz’s comments were “offensive” and “harmful.” Independent says that Sawalgroz’s comments were “inappropriate” and that she had “crossed the line.” It also said that the petition was signed by more than 20,000 people.
Independent adds that Sawalgroz argues: she was “forced” to leave Loose Women in 2026, and that ITV “forever changing the goalposts.” BBC also says that Sawalgroz claimed “forever changing the goalposts” in protest, and that ITV “did not give her a fair chance” and “kept changing its position.”
Independent also reports that Sawalgroz said she was “treated like a criminal” for discussing the show, and that she was “not allowed” to speak freely on air. She said ITV “turned the situation into a legal dispute.”
Sawalgroz, as Independent says, joined ITV’s show in 1999, after which she left in 2002. BBC adds that Sawalgroz returned to the show in 2013, and that she presented it until 2013, when she left again. BBC says her comments were “inappropriate” and “harmful.”