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RAY D’ARCY HAS been criticised by viewers for his ” sexist” and “disrespectful” interview with actress Pamela Anderson.

D’Arcy interviewed the former Baywatch star on The Ray D’Arcy Show last night and came under fire for what many perceived as his condescending comments towards the actress.

Here he is asking her about her two sons.

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And here he is making a clunky reference to her boobs.

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At one point, D’Arcy showed a photo of Anderson receiving a knighthood from the Prince of Montenegro and commented, “There you are on your knees in front of the Prince of Montenegro.”

Yikes.

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And D’Arcy concluded the interview by saying, “It was great, I was going to say, having you. I should really rephrase that.”

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Needless to say, viewers were unimpressed with D’Arcy’s line of questioning.

The nasty odd question for a cheap laugh. Fair play to Pamela Anderson for rolling with it. It's an appalling show #RayDarcyShow
— Conall Ó Fátharta (@ococonuts) November 14, 2015

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If anyone sees Pamela Anderson around Dublin tomorrow can they apologise to her on licence payers behalf for that appalling sexist interview
— Barbara Scully (@barbarascully) November 14, 2015

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As an Irish citizen I would like to apologise to @pamfoundation. She didn't deserve that disrespect. Awful way to be treated #RayDarcyShow
— Peter Casey (@Hurlingcoach) November 15, 2015

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When did Ray D'Arcy become a rude and misogynist old man? That interview with Pammy tonight was horrendous. Truly. #RayDarcyShow
— 🎥 Paul-B Loves Movies 📺 (@Paul_Berney) November 15, 2015

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I hope @Rte are taking note of all tweets about #RayDarcy's sexism, misogyny, loutish comments to guests on #RayDarcyShow tonight. Fire him
— Mairead D (@MDRN1) November 15, 2015

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Broadcaster Maia Dunphy was among those to call out D’Arcy for his “relentless innuendo”.

The relentless innuendo of that interview was unnecessary and disrespectful. Really surprised at #RayDarcyShow . Pamela seemed lovely.
— Maïa Dunphy (@MaiaDunphy) November 14, 2015

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Many noted the irony of the interview following a discussion about women’s rights with journalist Roisin Ingle.

After @roisiningle insights on women's rights we have a chat about boobs and sex tapes. Speaking of mediocre broadcasters #RayDarcyShow
— Claire Cullen Delsol (@DelsolClaire) November 14, 2015

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Roisin ingle has to write about this evening! disrespect, blatant sexism and objectification #RayDarcyShow
— Kathy (@Rockawaydays) November 15, 2015

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But more than anything, everyone just felt bad for Pamela Anderson.

Ray Darcy was such a dick to Pamela Anderson. She came across cool regardless #RayDarcyShow
— Lorcan Finnegan (@lorcanfinnegan) November 14, 2015

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Hey @Pamfoundation,

Sorry bout that.

Kind Regards,
Ireland. #RayDarcyShow
— Darren McMahon (@DarrenMcMahon54) November 15, 2015

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👏🏼 still got it @pamfoundation please don't judge Ireland on that terrible interview #RayDarcyShow #PamelaAnderson pic.twitter.com/9CWhT1VQnK
— Sarah Blennerhassett (@sarahbhassett) November 14, 2015

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This interview is a spectacular display of how some refuse to believe women with a certain 'persona' could have a brain #RayDarcyShow
— Amy Morgan (@amymorgangp) November 14, 2015

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For its part, RTÉ has declined to comment on the interview with a spokesperson telling DailyEdge.ie, “RTÉ won’t be commenting on this occasion.”

Written by Amy O’Connor and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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