Aussie radio host Ash London has been hit with a wave of negative feedback following comments she made about One Direction member, Louis Tomlinson, this week.
As news.com.au reports, the 2DayFM presenter joked that the singer had "ratty facial hair" while introducing a pre-recorded interview with the singer during the summer breakfast show alongside Ed Kavalee and Ash Williams.
"Just so we’re clear, because I'm a very visual guy, Ash, he's the guy with the smaller face with the short brown hair?" Williams asked to which London replied, "Kind of like ratty facial hair".
Kavalee added, "He's not Harry Styles basically… "He’s the least popular one."
The comments were slammed by many fans, resulting in London releasing two statements on the incident on Tuesday.
This is ridiculous, it's too late but at least it would be nice to say "I'm sorry"
— Bianca ◟̽◞̽ (@hesgoldenzjm) December 12, 2017
In case you didn't realize, this is not an apology what you and your friends said was disrespectful and unprofessional. You have no right to say such things to anyone.
— a (@edwoodstyles) December 12, 2017
That intro was unprofessional, inaccurate, unnecessary. Cheap lazy shtick. Smacks of pandering. I suspect your "mate" Harry would be v disappointed, as are Louis LEGION of fans. Your losing access to all the boys would be a fitting response. Treat people with kindness, Ash
— mynamemeansbee (@thespringybits) December 11, 2017
@ash_london just a suggestion, when you’re about to introduce an interview you conducted with an artist, it’s best you don’t bring it in with rude commentary between you and your cohosts. :)
— The Tomlinson Daily (@ttomlinsondaily) December 11, 2017
Verbal abuse is the use of language to undermine the dignity and safety of someone through insults or humiliation, suddenly or repeatedly. Like inappropriate jokes, sarcasm, ridicule, rude comments, etc. Something you should have learned when you were a girl @AshLondonLIVE
— Fran Pedernera (@pedernera_fran) December 12, 2017
— ash london (@ash_london) December 12, 2017
"This morning on air we had a great interview with Louis," London wrote.
"As always — he was a total legend. I loved talking about how far he’s come, his new music and his future which looks so bright.
"We love Louis and will continue supporting him and his new music as we have always done."
Tomlinson himself replied to London's post, tweeting back, "Probs best to stay on private for a bit longer love", along with a middle finger emoji.
Probs best to stay on private for a bit longer love !
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) December 12, 2017
London released an additional post on Tuesday night, saying she will "be off socials for a bit".
"Tough day. A lot of people claiming I said some things which in reality I simply didn’t," the post reads.
"What I can apologise for, is describing the quality of someone’s facial hair in a lighthearted chat with my two co-hosts. For that I’m sorry. All the other stuff? Simply not true. Not me.
"I’ll be off socials for a bit — the abuse and threats are a little much for me right now. I won’t go on private because I don’t have anything to hide. In future I’ll do what I always do — stick to the music and leave any mentions of facial hair out of it."
The incident comes just weeks after London appeared at Face The Music and revealed she has been harassed by fans online in the past.
— ash london (@ash_london) December 12, 2017
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