BBC Breakfast received 192 complaints for showing an “anti-Royal bias” over the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Viewers logged their grievances after the show, presented by Dan Walker and Louise Minchin, aired on March 8, complaining that guests were “offensive or bias” against the Royal Family.
In response the BBC said: “We are satisfied the audience was clear they were each giving their own opinions on what is a very topical subject.
“Our presenters interjected at several points to ensure the interview remained on track.”
One guest that morning was Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamim, an author and activist, who argued that it was “utterly ridiculous” to suggest the interview was an attack on the Royals.
Her appearance sparked debate amongst viewers, and many weren’t happy with what she had to say.
Taking to Twitter, one person ranted: “How on earth this lady was allowed to give a totally abrasive response on the BBC absolutely disgraceful.”
Another viewer remarked: “Very possibly the most poorly controlled live television piece, on the Royals, you are ever likely to see. Two guests both likely to offer incendiary opinions, one almost ranting then shouting over the other, both making offensive statements unchecked whilst your hosts sat silent.”
While someone else wrote: “Why is @BBCBreakfast interviewing someone who is attacking our Queen? Does @BBCBreakfast represent Britain? It’s done well out of royal weddings that many of us love to watch. And now it’s turned against the British population. Shame on the BBC @DefundBBC.”
Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah has caused significant fallout since it aired earlier this month.
Harry accused the Royal Family of racism and Meghan blasted William’s wife Kate in the tell-all chat.
He also claimed William and their father, Prince Charles, were “trapped” by their royal responsibilities.
And Meghan said her sister-in-law, Kate, received preferential treatment and made her cry during a dress fitting before her wedding to Harry.
Meghan, 39, also claimed an unnamed royal had raised “concerns” about the “skin colour” of her and Harry’s children.
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