Jess Glynne apologises over using ‘unacceptable’ slur in Mo Gilligan podcast: ‘I am ashamed’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The singer recently attracted criticism after an interview with comedian Mo Gilligan saw her discussing a trip to “a tranny strip club thing”. In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, the singer wrote that she is “wholeheartedly sorry”. “ I know I needed to address my mistake head on and educate myself about an issue I was frankly ignorant of.” Glynne went on to specifically address her use of the slur, stating that it was “unacceptable”. The 31-year-old wrote: “I am ashamed that I was unaware of the potency of the T-slur until now.” She added that she has been discussing the “power of that word” with transgender model and activist Danielle St James, stating: “It is often the last word someone hears before they are brutally attacked or even murdered, similar to the anti-gay F slur, the T-slur is commonly used to humiliate and degrade transgender individuals.” The singer then shared a list of organisations that “we can all turn to” in order to learn more, adding: “I do believe personal development never ends but we have to make a commitment to change and I will be taking some time to continue to grow.” Organisers of London Trans Pride – who Glynne tagged in her post – said that the “Hold My Hand” singer “still has work to do” but stated that she is “going in the right direction”.