'SO SORRY'
BBC pundit forced to apologise over Paris Olympics anthem gaffe as fans blame channel for ‘awkward situation’
Fans reacted to the incident on social media
KATE RICHARDSON-WALSH was forced to apologise over an anthem gaffe at the Paris Olympics.
The pundit was part of the BBC's coverage of the men's hockey on Saturday morning.
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Ahead of the pool match between Team GB and Spain, Richardson-Walsh could be heard speaking over the national anthems.
The 2016 Olympic champion later took to social media to apologise, though.
Posting on X, she wrote: "I’m so sorry I was talking over the national anthems today before the GB v Spain men’s hockey game on the BBC today.
"I felt all I could do was note my feelings and apologise. In hindsight perhaps I should have paused. Please know this completely cut across my values."
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However, fans were sympathetic towards Richardson-Walsh, instead pointing blame at the broadcaster.
One viewer commented: "Put into an awkward situation. Timing was off from production POV. I don’t think anyone should see beyond that."
Another added: "You handled it professionally, made reference to it - don’t worry at all."
A third fan also wrote: "Not your fault and you handled it brilliantly."
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