Jess Glynne claims she was ‘discriminated against’ after being refused entry to restaurant

‘Someone needs to tell Jess Glynne that... being turned away from a restaurant cos you’re wearing a hoody is not discrimination,’ writes Twitter user

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Jess Glynne has been criticised on social media for claiming she was discriminated against after being denied entry to an expensive restaurant in London because she was wearing sportswear.

On Monday, the 30-year-old singer shared a photograph of herself on Instagram wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black jogging bottoms and trainers.

In the caption, Glynne explained she had arrived at Sexy Fish in Mayfair and one of the staff members “looked her and her friend up and down” and said “no you can’t come in” despite the restaurant being empty.

“I then went to @amazonicolondon who greeted me and my friend with pure joy and we had a banging meal with wicked service,” she said in reference to another Mayfair restaurant.

“@sexyfishlondon please check yourself if this is how you treat people cause it’s rude, off putting, embarrassing and most definitely not inviting,” Glynne continued.

“We were made to wait and two members of staff came to look at us and make a decision based on our appearance. I think the attitude of your staff needs to change as that was pure discrimination. Thanks and bye.”

However, Glynne has been widely criticised on Twitter and on Instagram for her remarks, with some people labelling her “privileged” and “irresponsible”.

Many people also pointed out that Sexy Fish has a clear dress code outlined on its website, which specifically requests that “guests do not wear sportswear, beachwear. ripped jeans, flip flops, sliders or workout trainers (smarter, fashion trainers may be permitted)”.

“Someone needs to tell Jess Glynne that... being turned away from a restaurant cos you’re wearing a hoody is not discrimination,” tweeted one person.

Another added: “If anyone asks what privilege is, I’m just going to point them to Jess Glynne complaining she’s been discriminated against because she can’t wear a hoodie while eating £300 sushi in Mayfair.”

One person said that Glynne “doesn’t understand the difference between a dress code and oppression.”

The Independent has contacted Sexy Fish for comment.