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The Independent UK
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Roisin O'Connor

Mo Gilligan cracks Miriam Margolyes joke at NTAs after racism row

  • Comedian Mo Gilligan joked about the recent controversy involving Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters while presenting at the National Television Awards.
  • Margolyes received widespread criticism after making inappropriate remarks about Peters' parentage and skin colour during an interview on This Morning.
  • The 85-year-old actor later stated she did not mean to hurt Peters, who remarked that he is always prepared for anything on live television.
  • Gilligan teased the awkward exchange at London's O2 Arena by telling the audience, "if you don't know me, then I'm Andi Peters."
  • The awards evening also celebrated victories for popular programmes including Celebrity Traitors, Clarkson's Farm, Gogglebox, and This Morning.

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