Hugh Grant “queen” quip forces BBC apology
BBC bosses have been forced to apologise for a controversial joke made by Hugh Grant after the actor made an on air remark about homosexuals in rugby.
Grant was watching the England versus Scotland Six Nations game at Twickenham Stadium when he was invited into the commentary box to share his expertise.
During the subsequent interview Grant remarked: “I discovered it hurt less if you tackled hard than if you tackled like a queen.”
Viewers reacted badly to the humour however, with one labelling it old-school homophobia.
A BBC spokesman then went on record to apologise for any offence caused.