narrator left fans up in arms during the charity event after making a financial comment that viewers branded “out of touch”. On Sunday (June 9), the charity football match returned to raise millions of pounds for Unicef. Since it’s inception in 2006, the event has raised a staggering £90million for the charity, aiding those in need in countries like Cambodia.
Some of the UK’s biggest stars took part in the nail-biting match at Stamford Bridge stadium. The celebrity line-up included the likes of Robbie Williams, Paddy McGuinness, Erin Doherty, Danny Dyer and Bobby Brazier representing the England team. Meanwhile the World XI team boasted names such as Roman Kemp, Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Martin Compston and Lee Mack.
Hosting the 90-minute special was hosted by Unicef UK ambassador Dermot O’Leary alongside his co-host Alex Scott. Also joining the presenting team was Sam Matterface returned as commentator beside Scottish comedian, Iain. But it’s fair to say the TV favourite may not be asked to return after fans called him out for his “utterly classless comment.
” The 36-year-old accidentally angered many fans when he asked them to pick up the phone and donate to the charity. He said: “£40, what’s that? A takeaway for the whole family? Why not cook and give us £40 instead?” It didn’t take long before irritated fans flooded to X – formerly known as Twitter – to remind the former children’s TV presenter of the current cost of living crisis. Many thous.
