Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh sparks record Ofcom complaints over 'terribly white' Coronation comments

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ITV has reportedly been hit with over 4,000 Ofcom complaints following the highly controversial remarks made by Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh who said King Charles' historical balcony moment was "terribly white".

Charles officially became King alongside his wife Queen Camilla in the landmark event at Westminster Abbey at the weekend, with the new head of state explaining he envisioned a 'slimmed down' version of the monarchy.We reported previously how there were many key figures missing from the iconic balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, in line with the King's beliefs about what he wanted for his big day as people watched on across the nation.Bridgerton star Adjoa appeared on ITV GMB's special show on the day of the Coronation, where she was speaking about the royals on the balcony and commented how the Buckingham Palace balcony was "terribly white," before later insisting she didn't intend to cause offence after it sparked online backlash.The coverage has now been hit by a string of Ofcom complaints over the 60-year-old's comments as the show has now received 4,165 complaints over the coverage.

According to the Mirror, the 4,165 complaints made to the public service broadcaster make it Ofcom's most complained moment so far this year.Netflix star Adjoa discussed alongside Myleene Klass the newly crowned King and Queen, when she shared her thoughts on the moment they were joined by members of their family to wave at the public from the balcony of Buckingham Palace."We have gone from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a terribly white balcony," Adjoa said when chatting to ITV presenters Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham during the ITV live coverage, " I am very struck by that.