Ofcom probes GB News over Laurence Fox's vile sexist rant about Ava Evans: TV station in crisis after ex-Lewis star says 'Who would want to s**g that?' about female journalist
1 year, 2 months ago

Ofcom probes GB News over Laurence Fox's vile sexist rant about Ava Evans: TV station in crisis after ex-Lewis star says 'Who would want to s**g that?' about female journalist

Daily Mail  

Media regulator Ofcom last night launched a probe into GB News after actor Laurence Fox made highly offensive comments about female political journalist Ava Evans on air. and asked 'what self-respecting man' would 'climb into bed' with 'that woman' Political correspondent for news website JOE, Ava Evans, said the exchange made her feel 'disgusting' and 'vile' Later yesterday afternoon, GB News revealed that the presenter of the show, Dan Wootton, had also been suspended. Fox, who founded the Reclaim Party in 2020, said: 'We're past the watershed so I can say this: show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman' Laurence Fox made highly offensive comments about a female political journalist whilst on GB News The channel has also been reprimanded for breaking impartiality rules when two Tory MPs interviewed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Yesterday afternoon the channel said: 'GB News has suspended Dan Wootton following comments made on his programme by Laurence Fox last night.

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GB News losses balloon after spending spree on high-profile presenters
9 months, 2 weeks ago

GB News losses balloon after spending spree on high-profile presenters

The Telegraph  

Bosses at GB News, which was launched in 2021, stressed that All Perspectives has an “ongoing commitment to funding the operations” of the channel. Details of the company’s finances come after a turbulent year for the right-leading news channel, which has been repeatedly targeted by the media watchdog Ofcom. The most high-profile incident concerned misogynistic on-air comments made by Laurence …

Dan Wootton breaks silence as GB News host says he’s been cleared by Met Police
10 months ago

Dan Wootton breaks silence as GB News host says he’s been cleared by Met Police

The Independent  

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Ava Evans says Laurence Fox’s comments about her were ‘unforgivable’
1 year, 2 months ago

Ava Evans says Laurence Fox’s comments about her were ‘unforgivable’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ava Evans has described on-air comments made about her by …

GB News latest: Presenter Calvin Robinson suspended over Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox incident
1 year, 2 months ago

GB News latest: Presenter Calvin Robinson suspended over Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox incident

The Independent  

✕ Close Laurence Fox says he expects to be fired issuing half-apology for GB News sexist rant Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

GB News suspends another presenter over Laurence Fox Dan Wootton row
1 year, 2 months ago

GB News suspends another presenter over Laurence Fox Dan Wootton row

The Independent  

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Who is Dan Wootton? GB News star facing sex pic scandal suspended over Laurence Fox interview
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Dan Wootton? GB News star facing sex pic scandal suspended over Laurence Fox interview

The Independent  

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How Laurence Fox set back GB News’s bid to break the ad boycott
1 year, 2 months ago

How Laurence Fox set back GB News’s bid to break the ad boycott

The Telegraph  

At GB News, the circular firing squad has assembled. “There are many good, talented and lovely people there, who strive for balance and fairness in their reporting and presenting,” wrote Jeff Moody, one of the channel’s reporters, on social media this week. “But then there are those who churn out click-baiting sound bites for s**** and giggles, and make life …

What did Laurence Fox say about Ava Evans on GB News?
1 year, 2 months ago

What did Laurence Fox say about Ava Evans on GB News?

Daily Mail  

Laurence Fox sparked outrage after he launched into a sick rant targeting a female journalist on GB News this week. The controversial ex-actor, who presented his own Friday night show on the news channel before being suspended on Wednesday, appeared on Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday where he publicly humiliated political reporter Ava Evans. Here's exactly what former Lewis star …

Ofcom investigates GB News after 7,300 complaints over Laurence Fox's sexist rant against Ava Evans as suspended host says he should have 'dialled down the bar room banter' and is now expecting the 'c
1 year, 2 months ago

Ofcom investigates GB News after 7,300 complaints over Laurence Fox's sexist rant against Ava Evans as suspended host says he should have 'dialled down the bar room banter' and is now expecting the 'c

Daily Mail  

Media watchdog Ofcom has launched a probe into GB News over Laurence Fox's sexist rant after receiving around 7,300 complaints. Laurence Fox spoke about Ava Evans during Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday Ava Evans, political correspondent for news website Joe, on ITV's Good Morning Britain today Laurence today tweeted that he 'could and should have dialled down the bar room …

TV historian Tessa Dunlop warns Laurence Fox on GB News of 'baiting women for clicks' in newly emerged clip
1 year, 2 months ago

TV historian Tessa Dunlop warns Laurence Fox on GB News of 'baiting women for clicks' in newly emerged clip

Daily Mail  

Suspended GB News host Laurence Fox was previously blasted for 'baiting women for clicks' by a former guest on his show. TV historian Doctor Tessa Dunlop previously warned Laurence Fox he 'baited women for clicks' Dr Dunlop was appearing on Fox's GB News show in December when she made the comments A clip from the show has since re-emerged after …

Journalist Ava Evans slams GB News for allowing suspended host Laurence Fox to make derogatory remarks about her on its channel as 'it's not acceptable for broadcasters to act like that'
1 year, 2 months ago

Journalist Ava Evans slams GB News for allowing suspended host Laurence Fox to make derogatory remarks about her on its channel as 'it's not acceptable for broadcasters to act like that'

Daily Mail  

The female journalist whom Laurence Fox said he would not want to 'sh*g' on GB News has insisted it is 'not acceptable for broadcasters to act like that'. Ava Evans, political correspondent for news website Joe, on ITV's Good Morning Britain today Ava Evans speaks to Good Morning Britain hosts Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid Laurence Fox spoke about Ava …

Piers Morgan shares his verdict on Laurence Fox’s GB News rant
1 year, 2 months ago

Piers Morgan shares his verdict on Laurence Fox’s GB News rant

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Piers Morgan has called Laurence Fox a “disgusting piece of misogynist …

GB News takes Dan Wootton and Lawrence Fox off air over sexist rant
1 year, 2 months ago

GB News takes Dan Wootton and Lawrence Fox off air over sexist rant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. GB News described the comments made by Fox as …

Journalist at centre of Laurence Fox comments says she has received threats
1 year, 2 months ago

Journalist at centre of Laurence Fox comments says she has received threats

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ava Evans, political correspondent for online news site Joe, was discussed by the actor-turned-politician …

Dan Wootton issues apology after laughing at ‘misogynistic’ Laurence Fox rant
1 year, 2 months ago

Dan Wootton issues apology after laughing at ‘misogynistic’ Laurence Fox rant

The Independent  

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Fox branded ‘vile neanderthal’ by Yousaf after GB News comments
1 year, 2 months ago

Fox branded ‘vile neanderthal’ by Yousaf after GB News comments

The Independent  

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Laurence Fox widely condemned for ‘disgusting’ misogynistic GB News rant about journalist Ava Evans
1 year, 2 months ago

Laurence Fox widely condemned for ‘disgusting’ misogynistic GB News rant about journalist Ava Evans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the extraordinary segment, Fox called Evans a “little …

Dan Wootton suspended by GB News after Laurence Fox’s sexist comments
1 year, 2 months ago

Dan Wootton suspended by GB News after Laurence Fox’s sexist comments

The Telegraph  

GB News has been forced to suspend two of its leading presenters over offensive and sexist comments about a female journalist. Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox made a series of personal remarks about Ava Evans, a political reporter, during Wootton’s Tuesday night show. “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever …

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