Mike Graham steps back from TalkTV breakfast show following Facebook post controversy
Mike Graham, a presenter at TalkTV, is stepping back from his morning program following significant backlash over a contentious Facebook post. The journalist is taking an indefinite hiatus from his show, Morning Glory, with no confirmed date for his return.
Graham has claimed his Facebook account was compromised, leading to the inappropriate post. This controversial message included an image of a statue of Sir Winston Churchill next to an image of a Tube carriage. It featured a caption that drew outrage: “Compare and contrast. Tell me we’re not f* by multicultural bollocks.” Additionally, the post contained derogatory remarks about racial diversity.
In response to the uproar, Graham issued an apology via X. He stated, “On Sunday night my Facebook was accessed and a vile message was posted on my page without my knowledge.” He emphasized that the views expressed were not his own.
Graham further stated, “As soon as I found out, I deleted the post and have taken steps to enhance my cyber security.” He expressed remorse for any distress caused by the post, adding that he is investigating the situation to prevent future occurrences.
During Graham’s absence, fellow presenter Jeremy Kyle filled in for him on the Wednesday episode of Morning Glory.
Incident Summary
- Presenter: Mike Graham
- Show: Morning Glory on TalkTV
- Controversial Post Date: This past Sunday
- Response: Apology issued on X
- Interim Host: Jeremy Kyle
Key Points
- Graham’s hiatus follows backlash from a Facebook post.
- Claims account was hacked; he did not author the post.
- Apologized for the distress caused by the controversial content.
