US EditionFiona Bruce sorry after sparking race row on Question Time
- Fiona Bruce, the presenter of Question Time, has apologized for referring to an audience member as "the black guy" during a recent episode. The BBC also apologized for her choice of words.
- Bruce explained that she was wrong to identify the man in that way and said that her view was obscured at the moment. However, she felt strongly that his voice should be heard, despite her mistake.
- This incident is not the first time Bruce has faced controversy on the show, as earlier this year, she was accused of trivializing domestic violence, which eventually led to her stepping down as an ambassador for a domestic violence charity.
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Phillip Davies defends Fiona Bruce after sparking BBC race row
Conservative MP Phillip Davies has questioned the backlash Fiona Bruce is experiencing for referring to a Question Time audience member as “the black guy”.The presenter, 59, was attempting to choose someone to contribute to the debate on Thursday’s show, pointing them out while saying: “The guy there in the middle, the black guy in the middle. Yes, you sir.”The BBC iPlayer version of the show has opted to omit the controversial moment.The broadc…
Fiona Bruce rings Question Time audience member to apologise after describing him as ‘the black guy’ live on air
FIONA Bruce has called a Question Time audience member to apologise for referring to him as “the black guy” live on air. The BBC presenter made the blunder while chairing the topical debate programme on Thursday night. RuckasFiona Bruce has apologised for referring to a Question Time audience member as ‘the black guy’[/caption] RuckasRoberto Gocan confirmed that the presenter called him personally yesterday morning[/caption] Under the show’s for…
Fiona Bruce sorry after sparking race row on Question Time
Fiona Bruce said she ‘totally understands’ why her comments caused ‘offence’ (Picture: BBC) Fiona Bruce has apologised for referring to an audience member as a ‘Black guy’ during an episode of Question Time. BBC newsreader Bruce, 59, hosts the topical debate programme, during which she selects audience members to ask questions to a panel of politicians and other media figures. During the show’s broadcast on Thursday, during which she appeared wi…
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