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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chelsea Ritschel

Jane Lynch accused of ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny’ after suggesting women speak in lower voice pitch on podcasts

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Jane Lynch has sparked criticism after suggesting that women should consider lowering their “pitch” when recording podcasts because their “voices can get into the annoying area if it gets too high”.

The Glee star, 62, shared her recommendation on Twitter on Monday and prefaced the tweet by noting that she “loves women” and that she is a woman.

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