KSI's BBC show 'in doubt' following YouTuber's apology over racial slur

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KSI's future BBC show is reportedly 'in doubt' after he caused outrage for using a racial slur in a Sidemen video.

However, sources claim that BBC bosses are having serious thoughts about giving him a platform on the network.

They added: ‘And with so many young eyes on him, they don’t want someone with potential to be a bad influence to be given a platform on the Beeb.’In the wake of the controversy, KSI released a statement on Twitter on Monday morning that read: ‘I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video. ‘There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.

The group was taking part in a Countdown-themed gameshow when KSI, real name JJ Olatunji, used his selection of letters to form the slur

 

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