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JOSHUAH! 19-04-2009 01:11 PM
Homophobic row hits The Apprentice!
 
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Apprentice star Mona Lewis made a homophobic comment during filming for the BBC One reality series, it has been claimed.

The 28-year-old businesswoman, who was raised in Tanzania, reportedly offended her gay teammate Howard Ebison by expressing controversial views on the programme.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the row began when Sir Alan Sugar challenged the candidates to create a new image for the seaside town of Margate.

After Ebison suggested rebranding the location as a gay resort, Lewis apparently rejected the idea before admitting that she would not like her six-year-old son to meet a homosexual man.

An insider told the newspaper: "Howard did very well to keep his cool as he was extremely offended. He had to put up with a certain amount of homophobic abuse when he was growing up, so this really upset him.

"The group was stunned that someone as intelligent as Mona could have such old-fashioned views. Even though she was raised in a country with more traditional values, her comments were indefensible."

Show producers are still said to be considering how much of the incident will air amid fears that it could offend viewers.
From DS.


You knew this would crop up at some point, I never liked Mona :nono:

TheMac 19-04-2009 01:12 PM
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:

Sam! 19-04-2009 01:13 PM
oo whens this task then. Sounds good. But yeh ooo Mona.

30stone 19-04-2009 01:13 PM
Dont like Mona, but yes could see loads of people saying the same.

Sam! 19-04-2009 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg

TheMac 19-04-2009 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.

Sam! 19-04-2009 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by TheMac
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.
Nope that was Philip & hes straight cause he goes out with Kate in it.. yumm Kate :lovedup:

Ninastar 19-04-2009 01:47 PM
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.
Nope that was Philip & hes straight cause he goes out with Kate in it.. yumm Kate :lovedup:
what do mean goes out? Are they together or something? x

Sam! 19-04-2009 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Ninastar
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.
Nope that was Philip & hes straight cause he goes out with Kate in it.. yumm Kate :lovedup:
what do mean goes out? Are they together or something? x
They get together during the show. But decide not to have sex until it finishes.

Tom4784 19-04-2009 01:57 PM
Silly cow, I'd probably say she's more ignorant then truly homophobic. If she was she'd have said something much worse, especially considering how emotional she is at times.

Ninastar 19-04-2009 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by Ninastar
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.
Nope that was Philip & hes straight cause he goes out with Kate in it.. yumm Kate :lovedup:
what do mean goes out? Are they together or something? x
They get together during the show. But decide not to have sex until it finishes.
OMFG!! really!?? How did you find that out!? x

Sam! 19-04-2009 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by Ninastar
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by Ninastar
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
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Originally posted by Sam!
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Originally posted by TheMac
Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first :tongue:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg
Aha, thanks. So that means both of them stay in for a little bit I guess. At first I thought Howard was the guy who said he wore make up, but I was pretty sure he was straight.
Nope that was Philip & hes straight cause he goes out with Kate in it.. yumm Kate :lovedup:
what do mean goes out? Are they together or something? x
They get together during the show. But decide not to have sex until it finishes.
OMFG!! really!?? How did you find that out!? x
Was in the papers & heat

arista 19-04-2009 02:41 PM
But will it be shown on TV?

John. 19-04-2009 02:46 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/imag...on_large01.jpg

A ducks bottom looks better than him! he's fugly!

so smug looking, he thinks he's it!

ThaGazBoi 19-04-2009 02:48 PM
Howard is LUSH <3 Wash your mouth out.

GhettoSuperstar 19-04-2009 02:50 PM
Well my gaydar wasn't working then!

Thats really disgusting comments made from Mona. What a loserrr. I'm glad that is the older generation being phased out into the new generation - people are growing up (around my age) where this sort of crap will not happen in the future, I do believe it will improve.

..george 15-05-2009 06:23 PM
There wasn't any homophobia in that episode anyway!
Mona just didn't think Margate should become a Gay resort.

cocopops 20-05-2009 05:09 PM
what a horrible thing to suggest! you would think with all her education she would have the common sense to realize the offense that would cause. I would be devastated if someone suggested that i was not fit to be around children because of my sexual orientation. twat. I really like Howard, he is always so respectful and doesn't sink to the scummy level of the rest of them.

thisisme2008 27-05-2009 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by JOSHUAH!
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Apprentice star Mona Lewis made a homophobic comment during filming for the BBC One reality series, it has been claimed.

The 28-year-old businesswoman, who was raised in Tanzania, reportedly offended her gay teammate Howard Ebison by expressing controversial views on the programme.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the row began when Sir Alan Sugar challenged the candidates to create a new image for the seaside town of Margate.

After Ebison suggested rebranding the location as a gay resort, Lewis apparently rejected the idea before admitting that she would not like her six-year-old son to meet a homosexual man.

An insider told the newspaper: "Howard did very well to keep his cool as he was extremely offended. He had to put up with a certain amount of homophobic abuse when he was growing up, so this really upset him.

"The group was stunned that someone as intelligent as Mona could have such old-fashioned views. Even though she was raised in a country with more traditional values, her comments were indefensible."

Show producers are still said to be considering how much of the incident will air amid fears that it could offend viewers.
From DS.


You knew this would crop up at some point, I never liked Mona :nono:
It was James who suggested it, not Howard... Wasn't sure if he was gay or not but i always supected... its confirmed now :thumbs:


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