- Loose Women and ITV News presenter Charlene White has hit back at former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming after she publicly criticised White's presenting style on social media.
- Leeming, 84, described the 46-year-old presenter's news delivery as condescending and suggested she does not hack it as a newsreader.
- White responded by calling the comments disrespectful and characteristic of a bygone era, emphasizing the challenges faced by Black women in journalism.
- Leeming issued an apology whilst defending her right to an opinion, but triggered further controversy by claiming it is now far easier for BAME people to succeed.
- Following severe backlash and personal abuse from social media users, Leeming announced she is taking a break from her X account.
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