2024-09-07 17:55:08
DBS Extends Olive Branch to Mockridge After Offensive Remarks
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Özcan Mutlu, the president of Paralympic sports and former Green Party politician, demands an apology from moderator Luke Mockridge for defamation of Paralympic athletes in his podcast. Mutlu, who followed the competitions in Paris, praises the impressive performances and role model function of the Para athletes and recommends visiting or watching the last Paralympic competitions as inspiring.
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Mockridge Statements: DBS Responds with an Invitation
The DBS invited comedian Luke Mockridge after his derogatory remarks about para-athletes in a podcast to get to know the impressive achievements of people with disabilities. The paraplegic Kristina Vogel, a two-time track cycling Olympic champion, reacted in horror. Mockridge is scheduled to moderate a Sat.1 show starting in mid-September, as the DBS announced in response to a dpa inquiry.
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Copied from US Comedian: Mockridge's Paralympics Joke Is Not His - n-tv.de
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Comedian Luke Mockridge copied a joke about the Paralympics from US comedian Shane Gillis. Mockridge also made derogatory statements about people with disabilities, which caused outrage. Associations and athletes are demanding an apology.
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Luke Mockridge: Comedian jokes about people with disabilities - Petition demands Sat.1 dismissal
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Comedian Luke Mockridge made insensitive comments about people with disabilities and the Paralympics in a podcast. His remarks sparked outrage online, with calls for his removal from an upcoming Sat.1 TV show. The German Disabled Sports Association condemned his statements.
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