Free Ladies star Nadia Sawalha sparked the ire of followers as she went on a livid rant in defence of documentary maker Louis Theroux, after his controversial interview with Bob Vylan. Theroux interviewed the musician after his controversial Glastonbury efficiency, through which he chanted “dying, dying to the IDF”.
Now British Airways has pulled its sponsorship of Theroux’s podcast as its content material breached coverage, with a spokesperson saying: “We’re grateful that this was delivered to our consideration, because the content material clearly breaches our sponsorship coverage in relation to politically delicate or controversial topic issues.”
Theroux was accused of “normalising” anti-Semitism within the interview.
However now Nadia has rushed to defend him, saying in a video: “There are a bunch of people that stay by the ‘we may have our pound of flesh’ rule. And in case you’re questioning what I imply, have just a little go searching about what individuals are attempting to say concerning the fabulous interview that Louis Theroux did with Bob Vylan. Do you bear in mind, the largest villain within the genocide?”
Laughing, Nadia continued: “A superb interview, within the model that we all know very effectively and love very a lot from our nationwide treasure. Come again right here after you’ve had a go searching after which remark beneath.
“Fingers off Louis, people. He’s means too good and means too profitable and means too cherished so that you can make even just a little dent. P.S. So many people are sick and uninterested in being bullied, you realize.
“The menace that had hung over our heads for years and years that we could also be known as anti-Semitic, you’ve worn it out. You’ve worn it out. And, P.P.S., my father is from Jordan – I’m a Semite.”
However the video sparked controversy on-line, with one viewer writing in response: “Professional-Palestine character Nadia Sawalha tells us there’s a ‘group of individuals’ who need their ‘pound of flesh’ about Louis Theroux and his ‘good interview’ with Bob Vylan. However she’s actually not anti-Semitic as a result of that’s worn out and he or she’s a ‘Semite’ anyway. These individuals are exhausting.”
Another person stated: “That is appalling.”
“It’s very disturbing, placing it mildly,” a 3rd viewer echoed.
