Associated Press
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Two broadcasters are facing criticism for derogatory comments made about American figure skater Johnny Weir.
The Quebec Gay and Lesbian Council has demanded a public apology from French-language broadcaster RDS after one commentator said Weir hurts figure skating's image and another said Weir should be made to take a gender test. The remarks were "outrageous" and "homophobic," CQGL said in a statement on its Web site.
Australia's Channel Nine has reportedly gotten complaints from viewers after two of its hosts joked about the masculinity of Weir and other male skaters.
Weir is aware of the comments, agent Tara Modlin says. Weir has repeatedly avoided questions about his sexual orientation in the past, saying it's no one's business and it has no bearing on what he does as an athlete.
Caption: Third-place Johnny Weir gestures after receiving his medal after the men's free skate at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
He's so gay
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Posted by: Volker from Germany | May 30, 2010 at 02:06 PM
You're right. He's a very good skater period.
Posted by: Rocket French | August 09, 2011 at 04:27 PM