The BBC could be forced into making another apology after commentator Jonathan Pearce muttered in the background during France's national anthem on Tuesday. BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce muttered during France's national anthem PA Pearce was also heard asking 'was I on air there?' Unimpressed fans then took to social media to slam the BBC man, with one saying: "Get rid of Jonathan Pearce commentating please! Another said: "Why does the BBC keeping (sic) employing Jonathan Pearce?!? The BBC have already been forced to issue one apology at the Women's World Cup so far this tournament.

Source: BBC August 09, 2023 14:06 UTC