Fiona Bruce Steps Back from Question Time Role After Domestic Abuse Comments
BBC Presenter Resigns as Ambassador for Refuge
BBC Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce has announced that she will be stepping back from her role following backlash over comments she made regarding domestic abuse.
Bruce faced criticism after saying that Stanley Johnson's wife-beating was a "private matter" during an episode of Question Time. She has since apologized for her comments, saying that she "deeply regrets" what she said.
Bruce's comments have drawn condemnation from domestic abuse charities and politicians. Refuge, a domestic abuse charity, has said that Bruce's comments were "deeply disappointing" and that they "trivialized" domestic violence.
In response to the backlash, Bruce has resigned as an ambassador for Refuge. She has also said that she will be stepping back from her role as Question Time presenter while she reflects on her comments.
The BBC has said that it is "disappointed" by Bruce's comments and that it will be reviewing her remarks.
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