Fiona Bruce sorry after sparking race row on Question Time:
Fiona Bruce has apologised after referring to a member of the audience as a 'Black guy' on an episode ...
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Fiona Bruce apologises over Question Time audience remarkThe BBC removed the wording from the recorded version and apologised for its choice of words.
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- During Thursday’s live broadcast, Bruce identified an audience member as a Black man while selecting him.
- The BBC regretted the wording; the recorded version was edited before its BBC One broadcast and subsequent availability on iPlayer.
- Bruce said her view had been obscured and that she had spoken directly with the audience member.
- In an earlier case, Bruce apologised after being accused of trivialising domestic violence.
I totally understand why my words last night caused offence and I apologise.— Fiona Bruce, in a BBC statement regarding her remarks on Question Time
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