Helen Lewis: Last News

Ubisoft has removed the voice of Helen Lewis, an in-game podcaster, from Watch Dogs Legion after comments made by the UK journalist were deemed ‘controversial’.Although no specific comments have been highlighted by Ubisoft, the comments are thought to have been insensitive to trans issues, with examples from an article written by Lewis for The Times being cited by news outlets.Lewis, a staff writer for The Atlantic, wrote in 2017 that “a man can’t just say he has turned into a woman” with regards to proposed legislation to make transitioning easier.It is thought that comments like these are what have led to the removal of her lines from the game.

Steph McGovern returned to host Have I Got New For You yesterday, as it launched its 59th series from the stars' homes.The ex BBC Breakfast regular defended the programme, as it attempted something different due to coronavirus social-distancing rules.The hugely-popular BBC quiz show was back on screens despite the stars being unable to shoot in the studio, and it certainly split opinion.Due to the current coronavirus lockdown, team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and the presenter, 37, filmed individually from rooms in their houses.They were joined by Miles Jupp and journalist Helen Lewis, and only their heads could be seen over a still of the famous set.It was the first time HIGNFY had tried anything like that and it certainly sparked

Ian Hislop jokes that Paul Merton should be tested for coronavirus if one of the symptoms is “being a miserable bastard,” when Have I Got News For You returns to television.