From Variety · K.J. Yossman · · 40s
BBC denies James Acaster's 'macho banter' complaint
BBC says James Acaster's claim about competitors' teasing is 'categorically untrue'.
In brief
BBC says James Acaster's claim about competitors' teasing is 'categorically untrue'. BBC denies James Acaster complained about fellow 'Celebrity Traitors' competitors' 'macho banter' as 'categorically untrue'. Originally reported by Variety.
BBC denies complaint
The BBC has denied that 'Celebrity Traitors' contestant James Acaster made a complaint about fellow competitors' teasing and 'macho banter'.
Mail on Sunday report
A Mail on Sunday report claimed Acaster complained to producers he was being teased by competitors Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan and was uncomfortable with their 'macho banter'.
BBC response
The BBC says the claims are 'categorically untrue' and have denied James Acaster's complaint about competitors' teasing.
“categorically untrue”
The key point
BBC denies James Acaster complained about fellow 'Celebrity Traitors' competitors' 'macho banter' as 'categorically untrue'.
