GB News latest: Laurence Fox expecting “the chop” as he hits out at channel

Laurence Fox verbally attacked a female journalist during a live broadcast on GB News in an offensive manner.

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Laurence Fox has stated that he anticipates receiving a punishment during a disciplinary hearing with the channel's executives this Friday.

On Wednesday, GB News suspended the ex-actor after he went on a disgusting rant directed at a female journalist.

On Wednesday afternoon, Dan Wootton, who co-hosted the part with Fox, was also put on hold for a short period of time.

On X, Fox posted that he has a hearing for discipline coming up later in the week and expects to be terminated. He added that he has not received any communication from the media company.

In the broadcast that aired on Tuesday night, Fox made an offensive comment towards journalist Ava Evans, questioning whether anyone would be interested in her sexually. This prompted laughter from Wootton.

So far, he has not given a straightforward apology for his comments. However, he acknowledged his errors in a post on social media and stated that he is accountable for them.

According to Fox, GB News has failed to remember its main purpose for existence and is no longer fulfilling its role as a place for unrestricted expression.

After Fox and Wootton were suspended, the channel released a statement indicating that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.

Dan Wootton Suspended By GB News

Dan Wootton has been temporarily removed from his position at GB News because he was amused when Laurence Fox made offensive remarks about a female journalist.

The channel released a message declaring that Dan Wootton has been put on hold after the remarks uttered by Laurence Fox on his show, the previous evening.

We have decided to officially suspend Mr. Fox and this news is an update on our earlier decision made today.

"We are carrying out a thorough inquiry."

Fox shared a picture of Wootton, who seemed to have responded with laughing smileys during a conversation via text message.

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MPs OK With Laurence Fox's GB News Remarks, Says Ava Evans

Ava Evans, a journalist, recently stated that Members of Parliament who work for GB News and haven't publicly denounced Laurence Fox's "disgusting" remarks towards her are effectively endorsing them.

Susanna Reid, from Good Morning Britain, inquired from Ms Evans whether Tory MPs should make appearances on a network that has streamed "this type" of material.

According to Ms Evans, the MPs who appear on GB News and remain silent on the controversial statements made by Fox and fellow presenter Dan Wootten are essentially giving their approval.

According to Ava Evans, it is reported that MP presenters have "accepted" Laurence Fox's comments on GB News. It has been suggested that MP presenters are in agreement with Fox's views on the news channel.

Ofcom Will Sharpen Teeth: LBC's Nick Ferrari

Nick Ferrari from LBC has conveyed a message to Laurence Fox regarding his unpleasant verbal attack on Ava Evans.

According to the radio host, Evans started off as a researcher on his program and he expressed that she has superior broadcasting skills compared to Fox who cannot match her abilities.

Ferrari proceeded to indicate that Ofcom may be preparing to take strict action against GB News and are getting ready to enforce their regulations with full force.

He stated that Fox's offensive remarks should not be defended as censorship. These outdated and offensive beliefs have no right to be aired on any broadcasting platform. MP Stephen Flynn also called them sickening.

Nick Ferrari commented that Ofcom will be toughening up their stance after Laurence Fox's controversial outburst on GB News.

Blog post by Athena Stavrou on September 28th, 2023 at 12:39 PM.

Laurence Fox Awaits Channel Boss's "chop."

Laurence Fox has stated that he's anticipating disciplinary action as he faces a meeting with GB News channel managers scheduled for Friday.

The man who is 45 years old shared his views regarding the event on X, a social media platform. He was suspended for making a distasteful tirade about a female journalist, which was deemed scandalous.

Fox has revealed that he is set to attend a disciplinary hearing later this week and fears that he may lose his job. He further added that he hasn't received any communication from his employer on the matter.

Until now, he has not apologized directly for his comments, however, he did express on social media that he acknowledges his errors and is completely accountable for them.

In different word choices: Fox expressed that GB News has disregarded the foundation of why it was created and is no longer deemed as the go-to platform for unrestricted expression.

After Fox and Wootton were suspended, the channel released a statement stating that they are currently investigating the incident in its entirety.

Laurence Fox says that he has not received any communication from GB News.

On September 28, 2023 at 11:49, Athena Stavrou authored a blog post.

"Laurence Fox: From TV Actor To Hard Right's Contrarian Voice"

The ongoing controversy surrounding Laurence Fox and his "disgusting" outburst on GB News raises the question of how he ended up in this situation, according to journalist Katie Rosseinsky.

Athena Stavrou on September 28, 2023 at 11:00 am.

Laurence Fox's Remarks: A Quick Recap

On the morning of Wednesday, Laurence Fox received a suspension from GB News after expressing hateful comments towards journalist Ava Evans in a disturbing tirade.

The individual in charge of the segment, Dan Wootton, was suspended by the broadcaster on Wednesday afternoon.

Fox's angry comments regarding Ms. Evans were a retaliation to her conversation about men's mental health, which she had during an airing of BBC Politics Live this Monday.

During the live broadcast, Fox addressed Wootton and remarked, "As we have crossed the watershed, I can now say this: Can you present me with any dignified man who would want to get intimate with that lady, even one, without being an Incel?"

The tiny lady has been consistently subjected to oppression, beginning with the deceitful notion of a gender pay disparity. She sits there without realizing it, and if I had met her in a bar and heard her say that, I would most likely leave without hesitation.

Wootton chuckled and said, "Hey, you know what? Let me bring in a different perspective here. Earlier today, she did acknowledge her wrongdoing and express remorse, but she didn't specifically offer an apology."

During his appearance on a GB News program hosted by Dan Wootton, Laurence Fox made comments of a sexist nature directed towards Ava Evans.

Athena Stavrou posted a blog on September 28, 2023 at 10:40.

GB News: A Cesspool Of Anti-science And Anti-woke Theories

Following the suspension of both Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton by GB News, Sean O'Grady provides commentary on the network's perceived opposition to woke culture.

Athena Stavrou wrote a blog post on September 28, 2023 at 10:15.

Senior Tory Calls For GB News To Cease Broadcasting

Caroline Nokes, a member of the Conservative party, has expressed her disapproval of GB News and called for it to be removed from television broadcasting. She specifically criticized her fellow party members who have taken up roles as hosts on GB News, accusing them of neglecting their responsibilities in order to appear on the show.

The head of the committee for equal opportunities remarked that it is quite strange for peers like Lee Anderson and Jacob Rees-Mogg to be hosting events while also having their regular jobs to attend to.

Ms Nokes strongly condemned the broadcaster for broadcasting "blatantly misogynistic, outdated, hideous attitudes" towards journalist Ava Evans presented by Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox.

She said to BBC Newsnight that there is a significant matter to address, and she wishes for Ofcom to quickly finish its investigations. In her opinion, the show should be removed from airing as it was easy to anticipate that Laurence Fox would make such an unpleasant statement.

Caroline Nokes, a member of the Conservative Party, has expressed her opinion that GB News ought to be removed from television broadcasting.

On September 28, 2023, Athena Stavrou posted a blog at 09:55.

"Laurence Fox: GB News Has Lost Its Purpose"

In his statement about being suspended, Laurence Fox mentioned that GB News had lost sight of their original purpose. He believes that they have forgotten why they were created in the first place.

Laurence Fox wrote on X, which used to be called Twitter, that GB News got scared after he made an upsetting speech about journalist Ava Evans.

GB News made a mistake by neglecting their initial motivation. Mr. Fox stated that maintaining the principle of being the "hub of unrestricted expression" is crucial.

He stated that he thinks the broadcaster could have simply acknowledged his statements and supported the basic right to express oneself freely. However, they opted to take a defensive approach.

According to Mr Fox, GB News has turned into a "self-devouring crocodile" following critiques from several presenters on the Tuesday evening program.

He stated that he hasn't been contacted by the television station since his suspension and is anticipating a reprimand at his disciplinary hearing set for Friday.

Laurence Fox On GB News Suspension: Final Thoughts

Laurence Fox has expressed his ultimate musings regarding his recent ban from GB News, after an outburst aimed at a female journalist.

The contentious individual declared on X, which was previously referred to as Twitter, that GB News lost its title as the "sanctuary of public expression" after they temporarily put him and Dan Wootton on hold.

Fox says that he initiated the big takedown but believes that if he hadn't done it, another presenter who was desperate for attention would have taken the same action.

Despite not providing a direct apology in his post, Fox acknowledged his errors and claimed accountability by stating: "I acknowledge my faults and accept complete responsibility for them."

In conclusion, he stated that he needs to start anew and recover, mentioning that he has accomplished this feat previously and he will be able to achieve it once more.

Laurence Fox has announced that he is determined to bounce back after getting suspended by GB News. He has spoken about his plans to build himself up again.

Athena Stavrou wrote a blog post at 09:21 on September 28, 2023.