Overview
- Speaking on the 90s Baby Show, Aluko argued men have become “main characters” in women’s broadcasts and said the sport should be “gatekept” to protect premium roles for women.
- She highlighted the Women’s Euro 2025 final panels, noting BBC used Ellen White, Steph Houghton and Nedum Onuoha while ITV featured Ian Wright, Emma Hayes and Karen Carney, as she and Fara Williams watched from the stands.
- Aluko said she has never been selected as a pundit for a major men’s final in 11 years on air, citing unequal access to top-tier opportunities.
- Clips of her remarks spread widely on X on Saturday, and ITV/TNT presenter Laura Woods replied “Wow…” and, when asked if she would defend Aluko, answered “Nope.”
- Piers Morgan criticized Aluko’s stance on social media, and there was no new response from broadcasters or from Ian Wright in these reports.