Bob Ballard is one of Britain's most experienced broadcasters, covering sport nationally and internationally for almost 40 years. The world-class swimming and diving commentator has been cancelled after the 'sexist' joke.
Olympic Games commentator Bob Ballard has broken his silence after being removed from Eurosport for making a 'sexist' remark, telling fans he did not intend to 'upset of belittle anyone'.
He also called for people not to 'pile on' his fellow commentator Liz Simmonds adding: 'P.S. Don't pile on Lizzie Simmonds - please! She had nothing to do with this.' The clip quickly went viral causing outrage amongst some with Eurosport quickly removing Ballard from their coverage. Read MoreBREAKING NEWS Olympic Games commentator REMOVED from Paris coverage after making sexist remark 'Bob Ballard hang your head in shame and get off the broadcast and back to the 1930s,' one fan wrote on X.
A third wrote: 'Countless hours of commentary, trying to keep things interesting and entertaining, sometimes when not much happening. And then removed for one misjudged comment. A chance to apologise would have seemed more proportionate. Take care Bob.'
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