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United Kingdom Reds announcer Thom Brennaman suspended after using homophobic slur
The Fox Sports Ohio broadcast of the Reds' doubleheader against the Royals on Wednesday included TV announcer Thom Brennaman using a homophobic slur while speaking into a hot microphone.
In a video widely circulated on social media, Brennaman could be heard saying "one of the f— capitals of the world." He seemingly did not realize he was on-air.
Here's a better video with the full bit of the perceived tHom homophobic comment at around the 2:06 mark of the game. pic.twitter.com/g1yBHg8zA0
— Church of Baseball ⚾ (@churchofbasebal) August 19, 2020
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Brennaman, 56, has been an MLB broadcaster for 33 years. His father, Marty Brennaman, is in the Hall of Fame for his work calling games.
MLB is aware of the incident but does not have an immediate comment, according to The Associated Press, and the Reds have yet to issue a public statement.
UPDATE: Brennaman has been taken off the air during the second game of the Reds' doubleheader. Before he left, he issued an apology to listeners and acknowledged he had used the slur.
"I am very, very sorry. I beg for your forgiveness." Jim Day will be the play-by-play announcer for the rest of the game. Chris Welsh told Brennaman that he's a good man and to hang in there. #Reds
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) August 20, 2020
UPDATE 2: Reds left-hander Amir Garrett tweeted an apology and support for LGBTQ people.
To the LGBTQ community just know I am with you, and whoever is against you, is against me. I’m sorry for what was said today.
— CountOnAG (@Amir_Garrett) August 20, 2020
UPDATE 3: The Reds issued a statement saying the organization was "devastated" by the incident and would suspend Brennaman.
"We will address our broadcasting team in the coming days," the club wrote, leaving the door open to further action.
UPDATE 4: Fox Sports Ohio said in a statement it supported the team's decision:
Here's a statement from Fox Sports Ohio: "The language that Thom Brennaman used this evening is hateful, offensive, and in no way reflects the values of FOX Sports Ohio. We agree with the Reds decision to suspend him until further notice."
— C. トレント・ローズクランズ (@ctrent) August 20, 2020
