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This Morning sparks debate after guest says she wouldn’t hire a woman if she didn’t wear make-up

Viewers said women can be successful without wearing make-up

THIS Morning sparked a debate among viewers today when a guest claimed she wouldn't hire a woman unless she wore make-up.

Hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield spoke to journalist Shona Sibary and author Rebecca Jane about whether women should sport a full face to be taken seriously reaction and it sparked a huge reaction among fans on Twitter.

The debate came after celebrity make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury spoke at a Bafta event earlier this week and said: "Women need make-up to get ahead in life – in their careers, in their personal lives, whatever it is".

Dame Helen Mirren disagreed saying it would be "wonderful" if women could embrace a more natural, bare-faced look.

However, some viewers were appalled when Rebecca said she wouldn't hire a woman unless she wore make-up.

But others agreed saying everyone should make an effort to look their best at work.

One viewer wrote: "'Can a woman be successful without make-up?' It shouldn't even be in doubt! #ThisMorning."

This Morning viewers were torn over a debate about whether women should wear make-up at work
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This Morning viewers were torn over a debate about whether women should wear make-up at workCredit: ITV
Rebecca Jane said she wouldn't hire a woman unless she wore make-up
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Rebecca Jane said she wouldn't hire a woman unless she wore make-upCredit: ITV
Shona disagreed saying that women shouldn't be judged on their looks
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Shona disagreed saying that women shouldn't be judged on their looksCredit: ITV

Another said: "Would the woman who wouldn't hire someone without make up hire a man without make up? #doublestandards #ThisMorning."

A third said: "Omg is this girl for really. She wouldn't hire someone without makeup. I don't wear makeup but i wouldn't want work for her. #thismorning."

However, others said women should wear make-up to help them feel more confident.

One wrote on Twitter:  "Wearing Make-up will not make you successful but you should wear it for confidence! #nomakeup #ThisMorning."

Another said: "Why does a woman have to paint her face 2 be considered successful? #ThisMorning."

Shona and Rebecca disagreed about whether young women should be encouraged to wear make-up
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Shona and Rebecca disagreed about whether young women should be encouraged to wear make-upCredit: ITV

During the debate Shona said prioritising appearance is a bad example to be setting for young women.

She said: "This obsession with looks is suggesting that it's more important than anything else and they're not."

Rebecca Jane then admitted she would tell her two daughters that they will be "judged" for not wearing make-up.

This Morning airs weekdays from 10.30am on ITV.

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