Overview
- Producers kept the long‑time panellist off air this week and plan to keep her off next week, with sources saying both sides want “some space” before talks on any return.
- ITV would not comment on reports about her status, and outlets say the broadcaster aims to keep distance while it reviews the situation.
- Coverage links the pause to accusations that videos on the couple’s YouTube channel promote antisemitic conspiracy claims, including praise for the October 7 attackers and blaming Jews for the 9/11 attacks and the Bondi Beach killings.
- Her husband, Mark Adderley, was suspended by the Green Party and blocked from standing in Croydon, which she defended in a 21‑minute video that blamed “dark forces” and said he was slandered.
- Advocacy groups urged ITV to investigate, and staff complaints about the channel’s content raised concern about the show’s reputation and about Sawalha’s wellbeing.