sparked fury as he hit out at on .

The former Labour politician , 46, joined guest presenter Robert Rinder on Monday's edition of the programme, where he made a claim about what would happen in the Reform leader won the next general election.

Cheryl, from Derbyshire, called up and slammed Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner, declaring "they haven't got the skills to run the country".

The guest claimed the Labour party are "blaming the Tories for everything" and said they "need to put the British people first instead of investing money overseas".

Cheryl revealed that she now supports Reform UK, explaining: "I would say that because there's more common sense, more straight talking and they're more in tune with what is actually going on and where the money's being spent."

Ashworth hit back: "If gets in, you'll be paying for a hospital appointment. You'll be paying to see your local doctor. I don't believe that's common sense, I believe that's bananas."

The remarks sparked outrage from viewers who took to social media to slam the former shadow secretary.

One wrote: "Coming from Jonathan Ashworth, who lost his seat at the last GE. What a Womble!"

Another posted: "If it means I can get an appointment absolutely fine, tbh the majority of people who need genuine appointments would probably pay as they won't require many appointments over their lifetime. Charge those who don't attend, go after health tourism & maternity too."

A third shared: "We're nearly there anyway, more people are looking to private healthcare to avoid waiting lists, like dentistry in this country has gone from NHS free care to basically a private run organisation."

Another fumed: "Jonathan is as liar & coming across misogynistic... Nasty veiled labour man. Did you mention that he lost his seat in the last GE Rob? Yep he got booted out."

A fifth furious viewer added: "He should not be allowed to Spout misinformation without providing evidence."

Another echoed: "I'd rather pay than it continue how it is now. The NHS is appalling."

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