BBC Radio presenter Nicky Campbell apologises following reports that he used a homophobic slur during a meeting at work. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurred in a private setting involving a small group of colleagues, with accounts describing mixed reactions among those present. The exact wording of the term is not consistently detailed across coverage, but it is described as a derogatory homophobic phrase used while Campbell was recounting an incident.
Campbell issues an apology to BBC staff, saying he is sorry for the language used. One report characterises the apology as being made after he acknowledged the use of derogatory language in the meeting. Other coverage describes that Campbell has worked for the BBC for decades, adding context to his long-running role at the broadcaster.
The reports do not provide information on formal disciplinary outcomes. Instead, they focus on the apology and the circumstances described by those who were in the meeting.
