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David Gandy critiques Andrew Tate: a call for better male role models
On 30 November 2025, British supermodel David Gandy spoke out on BBC One’s programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, issuing a sharp criticism of Andrew Tate and warning that Tate’s version of masculinity is harmful for many young men. Gandy — well known for his high-profile modelling career and his own fashion brand — argued that there is “not enough narrative about good men” to counter what he described as a “disruptive” and “immature” portrayal of manhood promoted by Tate and others.
What Gandy said
• Gandy pointed to the proliferation of unregulated social media content — where influencers like Tate can push extreme ideas — as a major problem. He said:
“When you’ve got unregulated information and the form of, should we say people like Andrew Tate who are sort of pushing a very immature, I would say, and disruptive idea of masculinity on to vulnerable young men, then that’s where the problem holds.”
• He emphasized that masculinity is “quite broad,” rejecting the notion that there is a single, rigid template for what it means to be a man. He warned that much of the content out there was pushing “this very extreme form of masculinity, wrong form,” and said there were “not enough good examples out there of good, kind men and things they do.”
• Gandy challenged stereotypes implying that men’s roles are being “taken over by women,” arguing instead for balance. He suggested many men — including those of his generation — are embracing new, more involved, and caring roles as fathers and partners.
Why it matters — and the broader context
The remarks come amid growing concern in the UK about the influence of online personalities such as Andrew Tate: individuals who, through social media and other channels, broadcast messages often criticized as misogynistic, toxic or damaging.
Some authorities have highlighted that such content may contribute to radicalisation of young men, possibly increasing risks of misogyny, online abuse, and harmful social attitudes.
Gandy’s public statement adds a different — and influential — voice to these debates. As someone with a high-profile, mainstream career and broad appeal, he is in a position to reach a diverse audience that might not otherwise connect with the invitations to rethink what masculinity means. His call for “good men” to step up and provide healthier, kinder, more balanced role models may resonate widely — especially among younger men looking for guidance in a noisy online space.
What Gandy advocates instead
• More positive examples of masculinity: Men who are kind, responsible, considerate and supportive — rather than those who glorify aggression, dominance or misogyny.
• Recognition that masculinity isn’t one-dimensional: There is no single “right” way to be a man.
• Balanced gender roles: Accepting that in modern relationships and families, roles are evolving — and that manhood doesn’t have to be defined narrowly by outdated stereotypes.
• Responsible social media consumption: Being aware of how unregulated content can influence vulnerable people, especially the youth, and encouraging media literacy.
The reactions and potential impact
Gandy’s comments have stirred discussion because they come from within popular culture — not from activism or politics — and because they challenge the popularity of controversial figures like Tate at a time when their messages still command large audiences. Some might see his stance as a welcome corrective to toxic “influencer masculinity.” Others may view it as moralising or overly simplistic.
But regardless of perspective, the public airing of these concerns on mainstream media (via BBC One) underscores the urgency some feel about redefining masculinity for a modern generation. Gandy’s voice — polished, mainstream, celebrity-adjacent — may bridge a gap: reaching people who might otherwise dismiss institutional or academic critique, and prompting reflection among fans, peers, and younger men.
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