BBC apologises after presenter called 'fairy boy' and told to sound 'less gay' The BBC has issued an official apology to a gay radio presenter who experienced homophobic abuse while working at the corporation.

The #BBC has issued a formal apology to #radio presenter #JackMurley after an internal review found he was subjected to #homophobic abuse at work — including being called “fairy boy” and told to sound “less gay” on air.

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Our #LGBTIA Officer was a #guest on the #JackMurley #LGBT #Sports #Podcast! 💪🏻🏉🏳️‍🌈 He talked about his work with #KeighleyCougars, his journey in #RugbyLeague 😁 & #RugbyUnion 👀 and his #upcoming #world #reccord #attempt with #LooseHeadz 💚 #GoodLuck JZ #gayrugbyplayer

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It was a real #pleasure to talk to #JackMurley for his #LGBT #Sports show 💪🏻🏉🏳️‍🌈 I was lucky enough to talk about my work with @cougarmania.bsky.social , my #journey in #RugbyUnion and #Rugbyleague and my #upcoming #World #record #attempt with #LooseHeadz 💚 #LGBTQ

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