TV presenter calls Susan Boyle ‘retarded’
November 29th, 2009 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI ( 4 comments )London, November 29 (ANI): A TV presenter has come under fire for calling Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle “retarded”.
Former BBC man Paul Henry had said the singer was “starved of oxygen” at birth, on New Zealand TV’s Breakfast Show.
However, his co-host Pippa Wetzell immediately slammed the presenter for his insensitive comment.
She said: “That is not funny. That’s awful. She’s had such a tragic life that woman.”
As for popularity, Boyle is much ahead of Henry, reports the Daily Express.
Henry’s show has 120,000 viewers a day, while Boyle’s debut CD sold 134,000 copies on its first day of release. (ANI)
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November 30th, 2009 at 2:43 am
Well there you go, another publicity hunter using Susan to get attention for himself (even if he has to be hateful to do it).
Hey, Paul Henry…have you ever heard of Michael Barrymore? He’s a perfect example of what happens to people like you. Get your act together idiot!
Oh look…comment moderation (LMAO), you have that in common with Michael Barrymore too! Your .15 seconds of fame are up buddy. Enjoy HELL!
November 30th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Being starved of oxygen at birth isn’t the worst that can happen to a person. Paul Henry proves that,what’s HIS excuse?
He’s a freakin bonehead.
November 30th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
He’s a horse-faced, rabbit-tooth nothing with a little program on the telly that nobody knew about until now. Susan is a classy lady and an inspiration. Paul Henry needs to take a close look at himself before he starts trash talking someone else.
February 1st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
He’s only saying what most people have already realised. She’s not exactly the sharpest pencil in the boc is she? Let’s face it, the reason for her success, and the reason she stands out is simple, she’s fat, ugly, a bit simple and she can sing a bit.