Dan Wootton has been suspended from GB News following remarks made by Laurence Fox on the broadcaster’s show about a female journalist which have been described as “unacceptable, unjustifiable and indefensible”.
Speaking on Tuesday (September 26) during an appearance on Dan Wootton Tonight, actor-turned-politician Fox made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe, including asking: “Who would want to s**g that?” The discussion came after Ms Evans appeared on BBC's Politics Live on Monday.
In a statement, the channel said: “GB News has suspended Dan Wootton following comments made on his programme by Laurence Fox last night.
This follows our decision earlier today to formally suspend Mr Fox. We are conducting a full investigation.” Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Wootton has apologised for the remarks, saying he “regretted” the interview.
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