Pop singer Lily Allen apologises to Radio 1 presenter Edith Bowman after previously referring to her as a “trollop” in an old online post, according to reports from multiple outlets.

The apology follows attention drawn to the remark after Bowman raised concerns publicly about Allen’s behavior, prompting renewed discussion about the past comment. Metro frames the exchange as an end to a long-running disagreement, while the Daily Mail links the apology to Bowman’s call-out and the subsequent spotlight on Allen’s earlier language.

Both reports describe Allen’s apology as directed to Bowman over the specific insult, but they differ in emphasis. Metro highlights the broader context of their relationship over time, whereas the Daily Mail focuses more directly on the trigger for the apology—Bowman speaking out about Allen’s conduct and the resurfacing of the earlier post.