Ofcom is looking into comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist during a late night broadcast on GB News.
The actor and political activist made the remarks about Ava Evans, a political correspondent for PoliticsJOE, on the Dan Wootton calling her “pathetic and embarrassing”.
Laurence Fox just did a whole speech on GB News on why men apparently won’t shag me ? pic.twitter.com/XoQD0DUQVm
— Ava-Santina (@AvaSantina) September 26, 2023
Ms Evans said the comments made her feel physically sick.
“Comments made tonight on GB News by Laurence Fox were totally unacceptable. What he said does not reflect our values and we apologise unreservedly for the comments and the offence they have caused. We have launched an investigation and will be apologising to the individual involved,” said GB News on social media.
Wotton, who was seen smiling to camera during Fox’s rant also apologised. “I want to reiterate my regret over last night’s exchange with Laurence on GB News. Having looked at the footage, I can see how inappropriate my reaction to his totally unacceptable remarks appears to be and want to be clear that I was in no way amused by the comments.”
I want to reiterate my regret over last night’s exchange with Laurence on GB News.
Having looked at the footage, I can see how inappropriate my reaction to his totally unacceptable remarks appears to be and want to be clear that I was in no way amused by the comments.
I reacted…— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) September 27, 2023
Fox says he stands by what he says.
The Fox outburst represents another headache for Ofcom, which is already investigating a string of complaints directed at GB News, principally over its use of sitting MPs in the presentation of political interviews.
