ITV fail: broadcaster confuses Ainsley Harriott with Lenny Henry
This week we learnt that TV chef Ainsley Harriott is also Lenny Henry. Who knew? ITV did. As Henry received his knighthood from Her Majesty, the broadcaster showed footage of the one-man double-act’s career:
@itvnews Can I ask why you used footage of Ainsley Harriot in you segment about Sir Lenny Henry being knighted? pic.twitter.com/tgYene7dBo
— Dean (@dean6345) December 4, 2015
Of course, the two men are not the same man.
RT MoneerElfwick: ‘itvnews: Lenny Henry, emotional after receiving his knighthood.’ pic.twitter.com/K1TAMR0m8R
— Richard Davidson (@RichardDavid_1) December 4, 2015
Congratulations @LennyHenry on your Knighthood. You look younger too! @itvnews pic.twitter.com/vCtpKnx4LQ
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) December 4, 2015
Whoops! A spokesperson for ITV News went on the record:
“ITV News apologises for the error broadcast in the lunchtime news package today regarding Sir Lenny Henry’s knighthood at the palace. This was the result of an error in the production process in a piece intended to celebrate Sir Lenny’s significant achievements in British entertainment.”
Before praising he man’s cooking and big smile.
Posted: 6th, December 2015 | In: Celebrities, Reviews, TV & Radio Comment (1) | TrackBack | Permalink
