YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT

Date05 January 2021
Published date05 January 2021
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
The Good Morning Britain presenter was joined by a host of movie lovers slating those criticising the 70s flick for being "rapey, racist, slut-shaming and homophobic".

After a Boxing Day screening, eyebrows were raised among modern audiences at parts of the tale of romance between Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and Danny (John Travolta).

They claim scenes in which Sandy dons PVC trousers to impress Danny are sexist.

Others complained about the line "Did she put up a fight?" when Danny describes seducing Sandy.

Idiots Some fumed that Rizzo was "slut-shamed" for sleeping around.

And the lack of nonwhite actors in the cast led to accusations of racism.

But Piers, 55, hit back last night.

He said he was keen to discuss "whether Grease should be banned for being sexist/racist/homophobic", adding: "Answer: no, we should ban the woke bloody idiots who want it banned."

Celebrity Big Brother star and newsreader India Willoughby, 55, sarcastically joked: "If you've felt joy while...

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