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Capital FM DJ who made tasteless Turkey joke gets over 500 Ofcom complaints

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CAPITAL FM's Ant Payne has now received more than 500 Ofcom complaints from listeners after his tasteless joke about the earthquake in Turkey.

The radio presenter, who hosts the 4pm to 7pm drivetime slot, made the sick joke on Monday, after the natural disaster killed 31,000 people in Turkey and 5,700 more in Syria.

And those listening were up in arms. So much so that 567 people took it upon themselves to complain to the broadcasting regulator, Ofcom.

Ant thought it was a harmless joke when he said: "I think now actually is the best time to start looking at some cheap flights away to Turkey over the next few years." He added: "You can get your teeth done while you’re over there.

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