Controversy surrounds Julia Hartley-Brewer as she receives a staggering 15,536 Ofcom complaints after a fiery exchange with Dr Mustafa Barghouti, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, on her TalkTV show. The dispute erupted during a discussion on the recent assassination of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri through an Israeli drone strike.

The exchange became heated when Dr Barghouti shifted the conversation to criticise Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, leading to Julia expressing frustration and interrupting her guest multiple times. Viewers took to social media to express disbelief and anger, with criticisms aimed at Julia’s perceived lack of professionalism and rudeness.

One viewer commented, “Omg!!! Zero professionalism, she’s so disrespectful and rude, and shamelessly projecting on the man and accusing him of being sexist.” Another expressed frustration, stating, “I have never seen a presenter this bad. I admire this man and his patience with her impoliteness.”

Julia, known for her provocative interviewing style, has defended her approach in the past, emphasising the importance of sparking broader debates on various issues. However, the intense backlash from this particular episode has sparked significant public outcry, leading to a surge in complaints filed with Ofcom.

Mirror has reached out to TalkTV for comment on the situation. The controversy continues to stir discussion about the boundaries of interviewing styles and the responsibilities of hosts in navigating sensitive topics on air.