Channel 4 Anchor Emily Maitlis Reprimanded by Co-Host for Calling Trump Comments ‘Bats—‘ During Election Coverage
variety.comK.J. Yossman U.K. news anchor Emily Maitlis was reprimanded by her co-host live on air after cursing during her coverage of the U.S.
election. Maitlis, who is best known for her interview with Prince Andrew, was hosting Channel 4’s election coverage through the night, U.K.
time, alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy. In the middle of the broadcast, she was asking one of the guests in the studio about Trump’s immigration policies when she said: “When Donald Trump talked about the eating cats and dogs, half of America was just thinking ‘This is batshit, I can’t believe what he’s saying, this is gonna be the end of him’ –“ Before she finished her question, Guru-Murthy interjected, saying “Stop swearing!
I had to tell them off for swearing and then you do it,” he continued, referring to the rotating line-up of guests through the night.
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