A star’s comment that the Coronation balcony appearance was “terribly white” is the most complained about statement this year, reports Ofcom.
More than 4,000 people have contacted the media watchdog to register their disapproval at the remark from Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh.
Ms Andoh – who plays Lady Danbury in the Netflix show – told ITV presenter Tom Bradby “we’ve gone from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a terribly white balcony.
“I was very struck by that.
“I am also looking to those younger generations and thinking, ‘What are the nuances that they will inhabit when they grow?’”
Ofcom has since received 4,165 complaints about the remarks, making it the most complained about moment of 2023.
An Ofcom spokesperson said:
“We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, before deciding whether or not to investigate.”
Ms Andoh, 60, said later:
“I think I upset a few people yesterday.
“I was talking about the day and how marvellous it was and then looking at the balcony at the end and suddenly going, ‘Oh it’s so white’, because the day had been so mixed and I didn’t mean to upset anybody.”
