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Mrs Brown’s Boys halted after Brendan O’Carroll’s ‘clumsy joke’ triggers racism probe

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As a long-time fan of Mrs Brown’s Boys, I have to say that this recent incident has left me feeling rather disheartened. The show has been a staple of my holiday viewing for years, bringing laughter and joy into my home during the festive season. However, it is crucial that we hold our favorite entertainers to high standards, especially when it comes to matters of racial sensitivity.

The show “Mrs. Brown’s Boys” has temporarily halted its rehearsals following allegations that its creator, Brendan O’Carroll, made a racially insensitive comment while portraying his character, as reported by “The Mirror.

Last week, during a rehearsal for their upcoming holiday specials, someone from the BBC series team made a comment.

According to the report, attendees were left stunned, prompting them to alert the BBC who temporarily halted their rehearsals to look into the situation. Now, rehearsals have continued again in Glasgow.

Mrs Brown’s Boys halted after Brendan O’Carroll's ‘clumsy joke’ triggers racism probe

A BBC representative stated that they won’t comment on specific people, but the BBC firmly opposes any form of racism. They also have strong systems prepared to handle such matters if they should occur. (This statement was shared with Digital Spy.)

In an interview with The Mirror, O’Carroll shared details about an incident: “During a rehearsal for the Christmas special episodes of Mrs Brown’s Boys, there was an unsuccessful attempt at humor involving the character Agnes that seemed to hint at a racial slur.

“It backfired and caused offence which I deeply regret and for which I have apologised.”

It was confirmed back in June that the Christmas and New Year’s Day episodes of Mrs Brown’s Boys would be aired, as the show has become a tradition to do so annually.

Mrs Brown’s Boys halted after Brendan O’Carroll's ‘clumsy joke’ triggers racism probe

Brendan developed an iconic comedic character in Agnes Brown,” as stated by the BBC’s Comedy Director, Jon Petrie. “Mrs. Brown’s Boys” is a BAFTA award-winning comedy series and remains one of the most-viewed comedies on the BBC to this day.

I’ve laughed until it hurt numerous times, and let me tell you, experiencing Mrs. Brown’s Boys live was simply indelible! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been part of that audience, and I take great pride in knowing that this hilarious gem is a part of the BBC Comedy family.

Looking back on last year’s broadcast that was outperformed by the final episode of “Ghosts”, Petrie remarked: “[Audience members] seem to prefer humor, shows that elicit laughter. The ones that viewers keep coming back to are ‘Ghosts’, ‘Motherland’, ‘Not Going Out’, and ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’. These programs continue to draw large viewership for us.

Mrs Brown’s Boys will return later this year on BBC One and iPlayer.

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2024-10-15 21:48

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