Steven Bartlett, the millionaire entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor, is facing mounting criticism from celebrities and content creators after comments made on his podcast, Diary Of A CEO, sparked accusations that he is amplifying misogynistic narratives under the guise of long-form discussion.
The backlash centres on a recent episode in which Bartlett, 33, discussed the so-called “male loneliness epidemic” with psychologist Dr Alok Kanojia. During the conversation, Bartlett questioned whether society should “intervene” to ensure so-called incel men, defined as involuntary celibates, are partnered with women in order to prevent resentment and social alienation.
“Should society intervene to course correct that, put systems in place to make sure that those men meet partners?” Bartlett asked during the episode, which has since circulated widely on social media.
The remarks prompted a strong response from content creator Shabaz Ali, whose critique of the podcast has since been shared and supported by a number of high-profile figures.
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