Comedian Mo Gilligan makes a joke about Miriam Margolyes while presenting an award at the National Television Awards (NTAs) in London on Tuesday night, prompting reactions from the audience.
The outlets link the remark to a wider controversy involving Andi Peters, described as a “racism row,” and to previous comments attributed to Margolyes regarding Peters. Metro reports Gilligan begins by referencing his own name in the routine (“If you know me, I’m Mo Gilligan”). The Daily Mail and the Mirror both say Gilligan takes a swipe at Margolyes’ remarks and frames it in the context of the ongoing dispute.
While the coverage agrees on the setting and that Gilligan addresses the controversy during the live ceremony, the articles vary in emphasis—some foreground the audience reaction, while others highlight the connection between Margolyes’ comments and Peters’ backlash.
