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Old 19-04-2009, 01:11 PM #1
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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.
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You knew this would crop up at some point, I never liked Mona
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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oo whens this task then. Sounds good. But yeh ooo Mona.
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Dont like Mona, but yes could see loads of people saying the same.
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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.
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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
what do mean goes out? Are they together or something? x
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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
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.
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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.
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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
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
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Which one is Howard? And I thought it said Mona Lisa at first
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
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
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But will it be shown on TV?
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A ducks bottom looks better than him! he's fugly!

so smug looking, he thinks he's it!
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Howard is LUSH <3 Wash your mouth out.
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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.
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There wasn't any homophobia in that episode anyway!
Mona just didn't think Margate should become a Gay resort.
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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.
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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.
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You knew this would crop up at some point, I never liked Mona
It was James who suggested it, not Howard... Wasn't sure if he was gay or not but i always supected... its confirmed now
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