BBC's Clive Myrie left 'shaken' over horrific gun death threats
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has revealed how he was left 'shaken' after receiving horrific gun death threats. The journalist and newsreader, who was born in Bolton, said the threats involved 'talking about the kind of bullet that he'd use in the gun to kill me'.
Speaking with Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, the 59-year-old spoke about receiving more racial hatred since becoming a more prominent and 'visible' presenter.
He said he had also received faeces and 'cards in the post with gorillas on'. One email also read: "You shouldn't be on our TV; you dress like a pimp". READ NEXT: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice breaks silence amid latest accusations The Mastermind presenter is set to co-host the BBC's election night coverage alongside Sunday morning political show presenter Laura Kuenssberg.
Myrie is taking over from previous anchor Huw Edwards, who resigned and left the BBC earlier this year after allegations that he paid a young person for sexually explicit photos.
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