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Miriam Margolyes faces backlash over comments to Andi Peters
Actress Miriam Margolyes has faced significant criticism following an appearance on the ITV daytime programme ‘This Morning’ to promote her new book, ‘Miriam’s Full English: A Grand Tour of All Our Best Bits’.
During the interview with presenter Andi Peters, Margolyes questioned his heritage and accent. She suggested to Peters that he was ‘a mix’ and assumed he had a Black father and a white mother. Peters corrected her, stating that both of his parents are Black. Margolyes then used the term ‘high-yalla’, describing it as an American term for individuals who are not ‘deeply Black’.
The exchange caused visible discomfort, with Peters noting through his earpiece that producers were ‘getting nervous’. Following the broadcast, viewers on social media platforms criticized the actress, with some labeling the remarks as rude and offensive. Margolyes later addressed the situation by stating her book focuses on the theme of inclusion.
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Andi Peters · Christine Lampard · ITV · Miriam Margolyes · This Morning
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Andi Peters corrected the actress, stating that both of his parents are Black. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Margolyes suggested to Peters that he had a Black father and a white mother. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Peters indicated that producers were becoming nervous during the exchange via his earpiece. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Margolyes used the term 'high-yalla' to describe Peters' skin tone, claiming it is an American term for when someone is not 'deeply Black'. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Margolyes stated her new book is about inclusion.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Miriam Margolyes asked presenter Andi Peters 'What are you?' during a live interview. www.gbnews.com · www.digitalspy.com