BBC reporter slapped on air for touching woman's breast

Ben Brown says it was 'completely unintentional'


News Desk May 17, 2017
BBC News reporter Ben Brown was interviewing the channel's assistant political editor Norman Smith when the incident occurred. PHOTO: YouTube Screengrab

A BBC presenter was slapped on live television after he allegedly touched a woman's breast to move her away from the shot.

BBC News reporter Ben Brown was interviewing the channel's assistant political editor Norman Smith when a woman walked up to them, and while looking into the camera said, "absolutely fantastic” with a thumbs up. Brown, in an attempt to push her off, 'unintentionally' touched her breast.

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Within no time, the woman slapped the presenter's arm and walked away. Soon after the incident, Brown took to Twitter to clarify his position.



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COMMENTS (6)

sara | 6 years ago | Reply she should have slapped him even harder. of course it was intentional. reporter is so sick that even while interviewing all he has on his mind is to touch females inappropriately
Marl Brando | 6 years ago | Reply This is news? Pathetic.
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