BBC presenter forced to apologise over on-air expletive during David Hockney tribute

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13 Jun 2026 • 10:34 PM MYT
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BBC presenter forced to apologise over on-air expletive during David Hockney tribute

  • A BBC presenter was forced to apologise after a guest accidentally swore live on air during a tribute to David Hockney.
  • The incident occurred on Friday, 12 June, during a BBC News segment honouring the iconic British artist, who passed away peacefully at home aged 88.
  • Scarlett Clark, granddaughter of Hockney's muse Celia Birtwell, was asked about life advice the artist had given her.
  • She quoted Hockney as saying, "Enjoy, paint what you love and f*** everyone," immediately realising her blunder.
  • Presenter Matthew Amroliwala promptly apologised to viewers for the curse word, with Birtwell also offering an apology.

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