Mitch Fenner is in trouble after making these comments during a live broadcast.
He’s an experienced gymnastics commentator, but Mitch Fenner is in trouble after seemingly impersonating these Chinese fans.
According to independent.ie, the incident occurred live on BBC during the World Gymnastics Championships men’s final in Glasgow.
When the camera panned to a couple of cheering Chinese supporters, Fenner said this…
Did the commentator just put on a fake Chinese accent during #bbcsport Gymnastics coverage? https://t.co/t6UX2Ya8Pl
— Mickontoast (@Mickontoast) October 28, 2015
Many viewers were understandably outraged, which led to the BBC releasing this statement…
“The commentator has been advised that the tone of his commentary on this occasion might be considered offensive to some people, which he has acknowledged.”
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