Ofcom has confirmed it won’t be taking action against Adjoa Andoh despite more than 8,000 complaints over her 'terribly white' Coronation comments
The organisation noted there were also people objecting to ‘references to the comment made by ITV News presenters Tom Bradby and Chris Ship’.supports HTML5 video
However, the watchdog continued: ‘While we understand some viewers had strong feelings about this comment, after careful consideration we have concluded that the comment was a personal observation which was part of a wide-ranging panel discussion which also touched on other diversity-related topics, and which contained a range of viewpoints.
‘Our decision to not pursue these complaints further also takes into account broadcasters’ and guests’ right to freedom of expression.’BBC bosses also faced backlash from annoyed listeners after a Radio 4 presenterShe had appeared on the station to explain her comments after the reaction they caused online, saying: ‘I think I upset a few people yesterday I was talking about the day and how marvellous it was and then looking at the balcony at the end.
‘And I suddenly went “ooh, it’s so white” – because the day had been so so mixed. I didn’t mean to upset anybody.’
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