Piers Morgan has slammed a former SAS member for saying he doesn't think the SAS should hire women troopers.
The Good Morning Britain presenter is never short of causing controversy, but this time he's on the side of equality when he called out one of his morning show's guests.
Two former SAS members, Rusty Firmin and Phil Campion were brought on to discuss the topic of equality in the forces, but Rusty said he didn't think women should be allowed in the SAS.
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Piers asked the question on our minds: "What is your problem with having women in the SAS?"
Rusty was quick to reply with "It's not a problem, I'm just old school. We have the best forces and we've taken a long time to get there."
Though he would go on to prove he does indeed have a problem with it, especially where relationships between the two sexes are concerned as he said: "Male and female officers serving together is not a good idea - and it's not all about passing a test by the way. It's about the hardships they go through."
Susanna Reid, Piers' co-presenter, cut in an asked: "Are you worried about relationships?"
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Rusty then said: "Yes, and wives would be more worried than me."
Phil didn't seem to oppose the idea of women in the armed forces but said in order for them to have a place there they would need to be 'the whole package' to which Piers did agree.
However, Rusty did pipe in and say: "A Woman should be a woman." Implying the SAS just isn't the place for women.
Although both men denied any sexism when Rusty was asked if he would trust a woman he was fighting alongside to 'cover his back' he didn't hesitate to respond: "No I would not."
Some viewers have been, understandably, angry about the comments made and taken to social media to voice their opinions.
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One person said: "If a woman what to join the SAS I will say go of it sisters. Show this men that women can be in the SAS as well."
Another said: "If a person can pass selection and any normal tests they should be allowed in."
A third commented: "We are saying its elite and women cant do it... YES WOMEN can... like anything it's being given a chance, and having belief in the person #gmb."
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