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Ross Kemp tears into Tommy Robinson after 'solitary confinement' comment

Ross Kemp brutally shut down Tommy Robinson in his new ITV series after he complained about his treatment in prison.

The former leader of the English Defence League appeared on Welcome to HMP Belmarsh with Ross Kemp last night (January 9).

Ross confronted Tommy, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, about the message he put out to his supporters to demonstrate outside the high security prison.

Tommy whinged to Ross about his treatment in 'solitary confinement' (ITV)

The activist was put behind bars for nine weeks last year for contempt of court.

After Tommy proceeded to defend his actions and whinge about his time in 'solitary confinement', Ross issued a brutal takedown, the Mirror Online reports.

Watch the video above to see what happened when Ross confronted Tommy in HMP Belmarsh.

Ross asked him: "You put out a call on social media for people to demonstrate today outside of the prison, why did you call it?"

"Essentially I wanted to make sure I had my rights," Tommy responded. "I know what 10 weeks of solitary confinement does. It's not good for you."

Tommy had snacks and a TV in his cell (ITV)

"It's not solitary confinement in terms of the cooler, it's not a box with nothing in it," Ross said.

"You've got a TV, you've got a kettle."

 It was that moment that left viewers in stitches, with one tweeting: "Ross Kemp's response is magnificent."

"Ha! Yaxley-Lennon's cell looks better than the average Travel Lodge!" another posted.

A third said: "Surprised he doesn't have a PlayStation in there. Solitary confinement my a***!"

Former leader of the English Defence League Robinson appeared on the new ITV series Welcome to HMP Belmarsh with Ross Kemp on Thursday night.

Ross gives viewers an insight into life in one of Britain's most dangerous prisons, with cameras never allowed in before.

Welcome to HMP Belmarsh with Ross Kemp continues next Thursday on ITV at 9pm.

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