British broadcaster Emily Maitlis returned to Newsnight for the first time since the controversy over her comments on Boris Johnson’s top aide.
28.05.2020 - 23:11 / msn.com
Jonathan Ross is among the celebrities who have tweeted their support for Emily Maitlis, after the BBC ruled that her comments about Dominic Cummings on Newsnight breached impartiality guidelines.
Maitlis had received praise from some viewers for her opening to the show, in which she said that Boris Johnson’s top advisor Cummings had broken the rules of lockdown and added: “The country can see that, and it’s shocked the government cannot.”
She said in a 90-second monologue: “The disease is not a
British broadcaster Emily Maitlis returned to Newsnight for the first time since the controversy over her comments on Boris Johnson’s top aide.
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson says he regrets posting a sweary tweet defending Dominic Cummings - but still stands by what he said.
Emily Maitlis has cleared up claims she was 'replaced' on Newsnight on Wednesday after her Dominic Cummings monologue row.
Newsnight host Emily Maitlis said she has been “overwhelmed” by support from viewers as she revealed it was her decision not to appear on the show which aired after the Dominic Cummings monologue row.
By Tom Grater
By Tom Grater
The BBC has said that its Newsnight introduction which discussed the Dominic Cummings controversy 'did not meet standards of due impartiality'.
Newsnight viewers have taken to social media to share their admiration for presenter Emily Maitlis in last night’s show opener.