GB News faces over 1,000 Ofcom complaints for LGBT remarks

GB News has faced significant backlash, receiving over 1,227 complaints to Ofcom after presenter Josh Howie made a controversial remark suggesting that the LGBT community includes paedophiles during a discussion about a sermon from US Bishop Mariann Budde. Howie's comments, made on January 22, were intended as a joke within the context of a comedy show, but have been met with outrage, prompting a campaign organization to gather over 60,000 additional signatures against what they describe as dangerous disinformation regarding LGBTQ+ individuals. Fellow presenter Michelle Dewberry also faced criticism for her remarks about transgender individuals, further fueling a boycott campaign against the channel. In response to the backlash, Howie defended his statement, claiming it was misinterpreted and that the full context was not captured in the circulated clips. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the responsibilities of broadcasters concerning public discourse on sensitive subjects. This ongoing situation highlights the growing tensions surrounding discussions of LGBTQ+ rights in media.