Latest Jeremy Clarkson News: Host Addresses Outrage Over Meghan Markle Article
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The row over Jeremy Clarkson’s column about Meghan Markle continued this week with the former top gear Moderator widely condemned for his remarks.
In his op-ed for The sunwhich was published on Friday (December 16), the 62-year-old wrote that he dreams of the day Markle would have to parade naked around Britain while the crowd chanted “shame” and pelted them with “excrement”.
Clarkson claimed that “everyone my age thinks the same way.”
A number of other celebrities and public figures, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, have criticized Clarkson.
Sturgeon said she felt sorry for the former Top Gear host, describing his words as “deeply misogynistic” and “downright awful and awful.”
Other critics have included Clarkson’s own daughter, Emily, who has previously spoken out against online misogyny and harassment.
Ipso confirmed on Monday 19 December that it had received over 6,000 complaints about the moderator’s column.
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Clarkson’s daughter, podcaster Emily Clarkson, is among those who have spoken out against his Sun Article.
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 2:25 p.m
Big voices comment on the matter here from Harriet Williamson…
“The fact that a privileged man like Clarkson can use his platform in a national tabloid to outline how much he despises Meghan – who shared experiences racism in the royal household and in the hands of much of the British press – and to share your fantasy of her humiliation and humiliation is frankly disgusting.
“The sentiment in his column wouldn’t be out of place on 4chan or in an abusive thread of a faceless troll that Elon Musk reinstated on Twitter.”
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 2:05 p.m
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 1:55 p.m
Not surprisingly, Clarkson’s response has only provoked widespread criticism.
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 1:44 p.m
Clarkson has responded to the backlash.
No apologies here, but the “appalled” presenter has vowed to “be more careful in the future”.
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 1:33 p.m
The Queen Consort has come under fire for welcoming Clarkson (along with Piers Morgan and other celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith and Claudia Winkleman) to a glamorous Christmas dinner.
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 1:27 p.m
Good morning Britain Star Adil Ray was among those who condemned the former top gear moderator for his tirade.
Louis ChiltonDecember 19, 2022 1:07 p.m
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