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View this email in your browser CHANNEL 4 APOLOGISES AFTER BROADCASTING HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ON COUNTDOWN Channel 4 has apologised after a homophobic slur was broadcast during an episode of Countdown. The word - p*****r - was not edited out after it was volunteered by a contestant on the long-running quiz show. Many criticised the programme online following the broadcast, asking why it hadn’t been removed. READ MORE DRAG RACE UK SERIES THREE FACES DIVERSITY BACKLASH AS TAYCE SPEAKS OUT The BBC has responded to criticism over the diversity of the Drag Race UK series three cast, unveiled yesterday (18 August). The lineup for series three, which is coming in September, has received much attention for the inclusion of the show's first cis woman competitor, Victoria Scone. However, some took issue with wider lack of diversity among the cast, with season two runner-up Tayce saying she was "a little taken aback" by the issue. READ MORE PILOT GIVES TROUBLING SPEECH ABOUT 'HOMOSEXUAL TENDENCIES' OVER FLIGHT PA SYSTEM "I became a [sex] addict" IT'S A SIN'S OMARI DOUGLAS ON HIS 'EASY' CHEMISTRY WITH CONSTELLATIONS CO-STAR RUSSELL TOVEY The pair sparkle in the West End revival of Constellations. PETE BUTTIGEIG AND HUSBAND CHASTEN 'OVERJOYED' AT BECOMING PARENTS The couple, who have adopted a baby, say they're "thankful for the love, support, and respect" for their privacy. ATTITUDE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Disney star Joshua Bassett, Munroe Bergdorf in conversation with Clara Amfo, Sink the Pink and the boys of São Paulo. MORE ON ATTITUDE ONLINE Copyright © 2021 Stream Publishing, All rights reserved.