Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLoose Women and ITV News presenter Charlene White has hit back at former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming after she publicly criticised White's presenting style on social media. Leeming, 84, described the 46-year-old presenter's news delivery as condescending and suggested she does not hack it as a newsreader. White responded by calling the comments disrespectful and characteristic of a bygone era, emphasizing the challenges faced by Black women in journalism. Leeming issued an apology whilst defending her right to an opinion, but triggered further controversy by claiming it is now far easier for BAME people to succeed. Following severe backlash and personal abuse from social media users, Leeming announced she is taking a break from her X account. In fullCharlene White responds after ex BBC star calls her ‘condescending’ in social media spatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Presenter Charlene White responds to ex-BBC star Jan Leeming ‘slating’ her online
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLoose Women and ITV News presenter Charlene White has hit back at former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming after she publicly criticised White's presenting style on social media. Leeming, 84, described the 46-year-old presenter's news delivery as condescending and suggested she does not hack it as a newsreader. White responded by calling the comments disrespectful and characteristic of a bygone era, emphasizing the challenges faced by Black women in journalism. Leeming issued an apology whilst defending her right to an opinion, but triggered further controversy by claiming it is now far easier for BAME people to succeed. Following severe backlash and personal abuse from social media users, Leeming announced she is taking a break from her X account. In fullCharlene White responds after ex BBC star calls her ‘condescending’ in social media spatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
