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Good Morning Britain hosts Ben Shepherd, 44, and Kate Garraway, 52, had been teasing the debate throughout the show after a strong reaction to this week’s edition of The Apprentice where the candidates didn’t know the years World War II took place. As the conversation unfolded about the subject being taught in schools, Bentley claimed there were greater things in the world to worry about than reflecting on history and the teachings were affecting youngsters mental health.

The former The Circle star got the debate underway as he put across his point to the hosts and former Head of Ofsted, Michael Wilshaw. Bentley began: “It was a hard situation World War II, however, I will stand by the point it’s educational in a way [but] there are so many problems going on in the world.” Arguing issues such as Brexit and Climate Change were more worthy subjects to focus on, the reality star said schools should “let go of it a little bit,” to which Wilshaw disagreed. After putting across the fact 50 million people died as a result of the World War, Bentley suggested learning about death was bad for childrens mental health. READ MORE: Sole Brexiteer makes brilliant EU exit point to silence Remain panel

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READ MORE Lib Dem MEP mocked for claiming 'EU wasn't created for trade' Wilshaw told Bentley: “People should know about the Second World War, the First World War, the conflicts which have taken place and a fight for freedom you and I enjoy.” The reality star replied: “I totally get that but I don’t think in needs to be put in such a young way to young children mentally - their mental health to be told this amount of people died for you." Former Head of Ofsted Wilshaw hit back: “You mustn’t exaggerate,” to which the other guest responded: “I don’t think I am exaggerating. “I remember learning it as a child and thinking my god, it’s so intense.”

ITV Good Morning Britain: Sir Michael Wilshaw and Freddie Bentley debated the issue of World War teachings

ITV Good Morning Britain: Freddie Bentley voiced his views teachings of World War II affects children's mental health

You mustn’t exaggerate Sir Michael Wilshaw

“Children need to know it’s a dangerous world out there,” Wilshaw continued. “They need to know crossing the road is sometimes dangerous,” he added, to which Bentley strongly agreed. Wilshaw commented: “They need to know if they get too fat, there are obesity issues.” The reality star defended his previous remark as he said: “Mental health is on the rise and I don’t think encouraging death or telling people how many people died in a World War is going to help someone in the future.” DON'T MISS...

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Taking to social media, viewers watching at home weren’t too pleased with Bentley’s remarks about the teachings of World War II. One posted on Twitter: “I learnt about WWII in school (I’m nearly 50) and I don’t have mental health issues. “To say that learning about it may cause issues is ridiculous - so we should shield kids from life itself? As violence & war are part of it (unfortunately) #gmb.” Another added: “Oh be quiet little man. The World Wars should not be ‘let go of a little bit’ as they are not relevant anymore. “You are being disrespectful to everyone who died for you to be able to be on this show now! You would not be without them. Think outside the box!!! #gmb.”

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