EastEnders star hits back at Alan Sugar’s ‘out of order’ comments about newcomer | Soaps [Video]

EastEnders star Colin Salmon has responded to Alan Sugar in the wake of his comments on new character Kojo, branding the business magnate’s comment ‘out of order’.

The Apprentice star Alan is an avid watcher of the BBC One soap and his opinions and commentary on storylines have become talking points on social media over the years.

But his latest take has left viewers upset, with the TV personality branding George Knight’s brother Kojo, who is autistic, a ‘step too far’.

‘I understand that the remit of the BBC is to cater for all walks of life,’ he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. ‘I personally think the character Kojo is a step too far.

‘It is sad and hard to watch and some what disingenuous to those genuine people who are autistic.’

His comments were met with criticism, with many fans pointing out that actor Dayo Koleosho, who plays Kojo, is …