BBC News faced backlash for a red carpet interview with Andrew Scott, where a reporter asked uncomfortable questions about Barry Keoghan's nudity in a film. Scott, who is openly gay, walked away during the interview. The network defended the interview but admitted a specific question was misjudged.
Key Points
Andrew Scott, openly gay actor, was asked uncomfortable questions about Barry Keoghan's nudity during a red carpet interview.
BBC News defended the interview but admitted that a specific question was misjudged.
Scott walked away during the interview, leading to further criticism of the reporter's approach.
Pros
The interview shed light on the importance of respectful and appropriate questioning in media interactions.
It sparked conversations about LGBTQ+ representation and sensitive topics in interviews.
Cons
The line of questioning in the interview was deemed inappropriate and uncomfortable for Andrew Scott.
The interview received backlash for potentially being homophobic and disrespectful.