Good Morning Britain viewers have clashed over International Men's Day, with one insisting the occasion 'means nothing'.

Actor Tamer Hassan and comedian Andrew Doyle appeared on the show to discuss whether we should ban the event, which falls today and attempts to raise awareness of issues affecting men.

While Tamer, 51, from New Cross, South London, felt that both women and men should be celebrated, Andrew, from London, thought the day was 'divisive'.

Viewers disagreed over the issue, with some feeling that it was only right men should be celebrated in the same way women are while others felt that there should be no specific days dedicated to anyone.

Actor Tamer Hassan (right) and comedian Andrew Doyle (left) appeared on Good Morning Britain today to discuss International Men's Day

Speaking on the issue, Tamer, who is the father of 'Love Island' star Belle Hassan, said: 'I'm very old fashioned myself, I think men should be celebrated for what they do. Is there a divide? I don't think there is a divide.

'When a man wakes up in the morning and he's been an alcoholic and he says "I'm not gonna drink today, for my family, I'm going to be better today". I think that should be celebrated.'

Andrew weighed in, insisting that the event is simply a 'reaction' to International Women's Day - which was introduced to advocate for improved rights and pay for women.

He said: 'I'm thinking of the way we've divided up our culture and I think that's what the International Men's and Women's Day are.

Viewers disagreed over the issue, with some feeling that it was only right men should be celebrated in the same way women are while one said the day 'means nothing'

'Fathers Day feels like a reaction to Mothers Day in same way that Men's day feels like a reaction to International Women's Day.'

Viewers were quick to share their views, with one insisting: 'We should celebrate everyone. There’s an International Women’s Day, so why can’t there be an International Men's Day?'

Another agreed: 'What's wrong with an International Men's Day? We have an International Women's Day?'

Tamer, 51, from New Cross, South London, felt that both women and men should be celebrated

Andrew, from London, thought the day was 'divisive' and was a 'reaction' to mothers day

However one said: 'I don't think there should be an international day for anything. We should celebrate each other and ourselves every day.'

One user bluntly claimed: 'International Men's Day means nothing really, does it?'

Co-host Piers Morgan, 54, then chimed in, asking whether women should be celebrating 'old fashioned masculinity' such as opening a door for someone, rather than criticising it.

Tamar asked: 'Are women criticising that?'

Co-host Piers Morgan, 54, then chimed in, asking whether women should be celebrating 'old fashioned masculinity'

He told that 'radical feminists don't like that kind of thing' and said at least two women have become angry at him after he opened the door for them

Piers continued: 'Radical feminists don't like that kind of thing, at least twice I've opened doors for women I don't know and they've been annoyed.'

The 'Football Factory' star then teased: 'Are you sure that wasn't because you're Piers Morgan?'

He went on: 'Women are more independent now, rightly so.

'For me I think every day should be National Women's Day, because I was raised by women - but why shouldn't we be celebrated as well?'

Viewers quickly picked up on Piers' comment, with one raging about the 'snowflakes' while another urged he host not to 'tarnish all women with the same brush' after just two experiences.

Viewers quickly picked up on Piers' comment, with one raging about the 'snowflakes' while another said not to 'tarnish all women with the same brush'

One man wrote: 'Opening doors for women isn’t just a men suppressing women’s values. It’s manners and courtesy. I’ve always opened doors for men and women alike should I be there first #snowflakes.'

Another woman wrote: 'I’m grateful when anyone opens a door for me. The world is actually going nuts!'

However one woman argued: 'I find it lovely when a man holds the door for a woman - but also its easier for men to get top jobs.'

One more said: 'So let's tar all women with the same brush because two women weren't happy that @piersmorgan opened a door for them.'