- Actor Miriam Margolyes has responded to criticism following an appearance on ITV's This Morning, where she questioned presenter Andi Peters live on air about his racial heritage.
- Speaking at an event in Southend to promote her new memoir, the 85-year-old actor stated she did not want to embarrass or hurt Peters, explaining that her questions were driven by a fascination with how people view their own identities.
- During the broadcast, Margolyes mistakenly speculated about Peters' parents' race and used outdated language, leading producers to express concern in the host's earpiece during the live segment.
- Broadcaster ITV subsequently edited the controversial conversation out of the broadcast before uploading the episode to its catch-up streaming service, ITVX.
- The incident follows Margolyes' past expression of regret over a similar chat show moment, where she asked the late Friends star Matthew Perry about his alcoholism on The Graham Norton Show.
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