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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Louise Thompson apologises after potty training comment with Ryan Libbey sparks backlash

Louise Thompson has apologised after she and Ryan Libbey received backlash over their comments on potty training.

Speaking on their podcast, He Said, She Said, the former Made In Chelsea stars cited a report in The Guardian about a survey of teachers that found approximately one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet-trained. The report also said that the survey found 28 per cent of children couldn’t eat and drink independently.

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