Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll in racism probe after 'clumsy joke backfired'
dailyrecord.co.ukMrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has apologised after a racist remark sparked a BBC probe. The 69-year-old used the offensive term during a read-through of the Christmas special with cast and crew at the BBC Scotland studies in Glasgow last Wednesday.Rehearsals for the episode were temporarily suspended as the BBC ordered an urgent investigation.
It's understood those present were left shocked by the slur before they flagged it with the BBC, who acted immediately. Tonight Brendan told the Mirror: “At a read-through of the Mrs.
Brown’s Boys Christmas specials, there was a clumsy attempt at a joke, in the character of Agnes, where a racial term was implied.
It backfired and caused offence which I deeply regret and for which I have apologised.” The BBC added: “Whilst we don’t comment on individuals, the BBC is against all forms of racism and we have robust processes in place should issues ever arise.”O’Carroll is intrinsically linked to the show as its main star and creator.
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