Zamparelli responds to masklash from critics

BROADCASTER Jennifer Zamparelli has responded to backlash she received over a segment on masks planned for her radio show.

The 2fm star took to Twitter to inform her followers that an ‘open discussion’ would be taking place on her radio show this week about face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Jennifer wrote: “We are having an open discussion on my show on @RTE2FM about face masks.

“Do you have strong opinions on wearing them or not wearing them? I’d love to hear from you.”

However the radio host was quickly met with a host of fiery responses from followers who hit out at the planned segment for giving a platform to people who are anti-mask.

Jennifer insisted the segment was not a debate and that it was appropriate to explore the topic given recent anti-mask protests which took place in Dublin last week.

She said: “Wow so much abuse so few characters... Firstly considering the protests on the weekend we want to look at the psychology behind someone who does not wear a mask despite the overwhelming medical advice.”

The presenter added: “Wearing a mask is not a debate. No one said that.”