GB News Investigates Laurence Fox’s ‘Totally Unacceptable’ Remarks
GB News has launched an investigation after Laurence Fox made shocking comments about political correspondent Ava Evans on “Dan Wootton Tonight.” The broadcaster called Fox’s remarks “totally unacceptable” and promised an apology.
Fox’s Jibe Sparks Outrage on Social Media
During Tuesday’s show, Fox described Ava Evans as a “little woman” and launched into a bizarre rant about why men “apparently won’t shag” her. Evans shared the clip on social media, captioning it: “Laurence Fox just did a whole speech on GB News on why men apparently won’t shag me?” The video quickly went viral, racking up over 2.1 million views.
Evans later revealed the comments made her feel “physically sick.” The row erupted shortly after her appearance on BBC’s “Politics Live.”
Dan Wootton Issues Full Apology
GB News host Dan Wootton apologised both publicly and privately to Ava Evans. He said, “I think you’re brilliant… I apologise for what was said during my show and should have done this immediately on air. This is not what our channel is about.”
Wootton returned to social media the next day to describe the incident as a “very unfortunate lapse in judgment.” He admitted he should have immediately challenged Fox’s offensive comments and expressed regret for failing to do so.
Broadcaster Faces Backlash Over On-Air Conduct
The clash has sparked intense debate about broadcasters’ responsibility to maintain respect during live shows. GB News reaffirmed its commitment to addressing issues, not individuals, and said it will use the incident to reinforce this stance going forward.
The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the situation further — and whether Fox will face any consequences for his controversial outburst.
