Countdown star Rachel Riley faced backlash for incorrectly linking Sydney mall stabbing to "globalized Intifada" on Twitter, later apologizing.
Countdown star Rachel Riley faced criticism and calls for dismissal after incorrectly linking the Sydney mall stabbing to a "globalised Intifada" on Twitter. Riley deleted her tweet and later apologised, clarifying that she did not intend to link the attack to Islamic extremism or blame any ideology. Channel 4, Riley's employer, reminded her of her obligations as a contributor to their programming.
April 15, 2024
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