Dermot O’Leary called out for ‘insincere’ statement on This Morning theatre backlash

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dermot O’Leary has shared what fans have dubbed a “disappointing” response to the backlash over This Morning‘s segment on singing along at musicals. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Many are pointing out that O’Leary’s wording suggests he actually does not mind people singing along – just as long as they’re not too loud. You’re there to be performed for, not performed with.” Dermot O’Leary raised eyebrows with his response to the ‘This Morning’ backlash Michael Volpe, the founder and former CEO of Opera HollandPark, added: “You argued against people singing 'too loudly'? Bethany Thorne wrote: ”I’m a fan but this is really, really disappointing and comes across mega insincere,” with Becky Millborrow stating: “This is a really disappointing statement from you and I expected something better.