Bristol,UK/ Telegram Entertainment Grapevine - Bruce Forebush, host of the popular, if sophomoric TV dance show, 'Gayly Come Dancing', is in hot water again after some more off the cuff comments discussing recent world events and international players.
Already forced to apologize to one contestant for an off hand racially perceived comment, he playfully called her a C****, Forebush is again in the hot seat for his comments on the pending appointment of former PM Tony Blair, his wife Cherie, and his take on Barack Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Blair and his wife, know known as 'Boney @ Antoinette' in the UK due to their sudden wealth, and their ability and propensity to certainly spend it, were in Vancouver recently to accept $150,000 for a two hour appearance as well as to rake in $225 per personal photo op with each guest.
The couple reportedly has amassed a $20M portfolio since Blair left the political stage, and led by Cherie, seem intent on adding to an ever growing real estate portfolio.
Rumours abound that Blair will be named President of the EU, and will soon be taking up lavish residence in Brussels, while Cherie continues to haunt expensive antique stores in her starring role in "Antiques Road Show."
During a tea break on the set, Forebush was asked about the pending appointment of Blair to head up the EU.
"Seems spot on, old chap, did you see him in Vancouver, right fit and tan he was, looked like a bloody Paki....should blend right in for that job!"
Unaware of the huge gaffe, Forebush, according to a bystander, plunged right ahead to the hottest topic of the evening, the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Barack Hussein Obama...his nomination coming just 12 days after taking office, and 9 months of being in charge of political chaos across the pond.
"Well,now," Forebush hesitated, seemingly searching his mind for a frame of reference, " isn't he the first Golliwogg since Nelson Mandela to win the bloody thing? Good on 'em, I say!"
Contacted later after being scorched by local telecasts, Forebush played it down once again. "We need a little humour in our lives, now granted, it's British humour, but all the same, Mate, Lighten UP! "
"They used to call me a Limey," he said pensively, "did that bother me? No, of course not, I let it roll right off my back. Let's face it, that was offensive, the implication I stuck limes, and sometimes even grapefruits up my arse puckered me mightily...it was an excessively tart reference to the very soul of my existence. But I let it pass and the situation eventually rectified itself!"
Insiders at the BBC say they are monitoring the situation, talking to their sponsors, and considering a litany of options to deal with the public outcry.
Right now, it appears, BBC London is trying to work out a trade with BBC Sydney, for an even swap with Australian's hit show, 'Name That Wog"
to replace Forebush in a VERY late night spot.
