James Jordan sparks 'sexism' row after 'girls that are easy' #LoveIsland tweet

The sharp-tongued professional dancer, 41, who was crowned the champion of Dancing On Ice earlier this year, has been sharing his commentary on Love Island 2019 with his 253,000 Twitter followers. On Friday, however, his remarks about Irish model and ring girl Maura Higgins, 28, sparked a backlash from fans accusing him of sexism. “I love Lurpak butter because it spreads easy,” he tweeted. “But nothing less attractive than a girl that would spread that easy. #Maura #LoveIsland.”

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One Twitter user shared James’ post with her own 4,000 followers, writing: “I just projectile vomited everywhere and it spelled out the word sexism.”

Responding to being accused of sexism, James said: “Why? Because I don’t like girls that are easy?

“Just my opinion luv.”(sic)

Another Twitter user then hit back: “I wouldn’t worry about it, James. She’s out of your league anyway.”

Joining in with the debate, a third social media user appeared to come to the former Strictly Come Dancing progressional’s defence, chipping in: “Ehhh, one word mate… Ola [Jordan, James’ wife]!”

“Then perhaps he should concentrate on her instead of scoffing at other women,” the second hit back.

James Jordan Love Island: Star and Maura HigginsJames Jordan Love Island: The dancer came under fire for a tweet about Maura Higgins (Image: ITV )

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