Ofcom Closes Investigation Into Anjoa Andoh’s Comment About “Terribly White” Balcony Without Further Action

Ofcom, the UK regulatory agency, says that despite receiving thousands of complaints over a remark by Anjoa Andoh during Charles III’s coronation ceremony, it will not pursue the matter. The agency has investigated Ms. Andoh’s remark, which concerned the “terribly white” balcony on which the Royal Family greeted the nation after the coronation. Ofcom said in part:

While we understand some viewers had strong feelings about this comment, after careful consideration we have concluded that the comment was a personal observation which was part of a wide-ranging panel discussion which also touched on other diversity-related topics, and which contained a range of viewpoints.

Our decision to not pursue these complaints further also takes into account broadcasters’ and guests’ right to freedom of expression.

 

 

Andoh is known for her role as Lady Agatha Danbury on the Netflix series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte, among other roles.

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