Updated: Apr 19 2021, 4:57 ET
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THE BBC have defended Katherine Ryan's "straight white man" joke after their new show All That Glitters was showered with complaints.
The American comedian, 37, is the host of the new BBC programme - and has already fumed viewers over her choice of words when she tried to calm a contestant down.
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The BBC have spoken out about Katherine's choice of shocking words during last week's episodeCredit: BBC
Sri Lanka-born jewellery designer Tamara realised she had bitten off more than she could chew during one of the challenges and was starting to stress.
Katherine came over to show her support and told her: "You need to really back yourself.