Atli Fannar Bjarkason apologizes for remarks about Guðmundur Pálsson

Atli Fannar Bjarkason, a host of the morning radio program Morgunútvarpið on Rás 2, has issued a formal apology following controversial remarks regarding Guðmundur Pálsson. During a broadcast, Bjarkason suggested that Pálsson, known from the show Baggalút, might not have 'the face for television.'

Pálsson is set to host a new RÚV quiz show titled 'Landsleikarnir' alongside Sigrún Ósk Kristjánsdóttir this winter. In his statement, Bjarkason retracted his comments, calling them 'obvious falsehoods' and admitting they were a failed attempt at humor. He expressed his belief that Pálsson will perform well on screen and has requested that the radio board review the incident, potentially leading to an independent assessment of his role at the station.