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Ofcom have confirmed they are looking into complaints about Laurence Fox after his vile comments about political journalist Ava Evans on GB News. The TV watchdogs today confirmed they'd received "a number of complaints" after the distasteful tirade aired on Tuesday.
Fox called the correspondent a "little woman" during an episode of Dan Wootton Tonight, proceeding to make a gross remark, words described as "totally unacceptable" by the TV channel. Taking aim at Ava, Laurence asked: "Who'd want to shag that?"
Ofcom posted on X, formally Twitter, adding: "We can confirm we've received a number of complaints about comments made by Laurence Fox on GB News last night. We are assessing these complaints against our broadcast rules and will publish the outcome as quickly as possible."
Fox has since been suspended amid an investigation by GB NewsFox has since been suspended while GB News investigates the comments. Speaking to host Dan, Laurence said: "Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever, ever, who wasn’t an incel. We need powerful, strong amazing women who make great points for themselves. We don’t need these sort of feminist 4.0. They’re pathetic and embarrassing. Who’d want to shag that?"
As both Laurence and Dan laughed, the former actor added: "Sorry, it's true though." Dan then remarked: "I’m just going to provide a touch of balance from her because she did actually respond to this earlier today, saying that she regretted her comments, but she didn’t apologise. So there you go. And she’s a very beautiful woman Laurence, very beautiful."
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The discussion came after Ava appeared on BBC’s Politics Live on Monday. After her appearance, she said: "I was a little rash on my anti-minister for men comments which I do regret and am actually very interested in a brief for a minister on young men’s mental health."
Laurence insists he 'stands by every word' said on Tuesday (Twitter)In a statement, GB News said: "Comments made tonight on GB News by Laurence Fox were totally unacceptable. What he said does not reflect our values and we apologise unreservedly for the comments and the offence they have caused. We have launched an investigation and will be apologising to the individual involved."
After his comments sparked outrage, Fox has since broken his silence, saying he "stands by every word of what I said". He added: "It's called free speech. I realise that the new woke world is low on laughter and high on offence, but it's still worth trying to find the lighter moments in this joyless new cancel culture which has been created for us."
"So if you are expecting a grovelling apology, I suggest you don’t hold your breath. I won’t ever apologise to the mob. Have a lovely day. In this self censoring world, speak your mind. Live strong and free," he added on Wednesday.