Capital Radio DJ apologises for ‘insensitive’ on-air joke about Earthquake-hit Turkey

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Capital Radio DJ Ant Payne has apologised for making an “insensitive and ill-timed” joke on air about earthquake-hit Turkey.The presenter, who hosts the 4pm to 7pm slot on the station, said during his show on Monday that “now is actually the best time” to start looking for “cheap flights” to the country.

Payne faced criticism from some on social media, with Liberal Democrat councillor Suzanne Nuri-Nixon urging him to “read the room”.

On Tuesday morning, he tweeted: “Hi guys, I want to address the comment I made last night on the show. “It was insensitive and ill timed.

I would never wish to offend anyone from my shows. My sincere and wholehearted apologies.” However, the apology was not well received with many replying saying they wanted an explanation. "Do you not think it would be appropriate to apologise and offer some sort of explanation for the denial?" came one reply.