The pair battled in the corner flag before they squared off with the City man raising his hands, pushing Gibbs-White in the throat.
The red card means that the Spaniard will miss the next three games against Arsenal, Newcastle and Wolves.
Dennis slammed Gibbs-White on air about his actions and theatrical reaction to the contact.
Ian Dennis on Morgan Gibbs-White
The BBC commentator criticized the Forest man for his role in the event while doing commentary responsibilities.
The way Gibbs-White has responded is completely out of line. For Gibbs-White, there was a really embarrassing situation.
When Gibbs-White reaches to touch him on the neck, he immediately dives to the ground.
There was no need for that given the amazing response.
Rodri put his hands to the midfielder’s face and neck, hence the criticism of the Forest player is unjustified.
Even though a red card was the only sanction available to referee Anthony Taylor, Rodri’s actions were simply unacceptable in modern football.
