Erin Molan apologises for ‘clumsy, inappropriate 2GB segment’
Erin Molan has spoken out following backlash over a radio segment that aired on 2GB, saying her remarks were “clumsy and inappropriate” but denying she was attempting to pronounce or mock rugby league players’ names.
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Erin Molan has reiterated her apology for what she has called a “clumsy and inappropriate” radio segment.
The mother of one has been at the centre of controversy after she was accused of mocking the names of Pacific Islander rugby league players during 2GB radio’s Continuous Call Team show.
“There was no discussion or segment last Saturday regarding how to pronounce Polynesian names – nor was I attempting to pronounce or ‘mock’ a Polynesian player’s name,” Molan said.
“My remarks were an attempt to reference a story that’s been told multiple times on-air. They were clumsy and inappropriate. I apologised on-air last Friday and that apology stands.”
Breaking her silence, Molan was highly critical of online publication The Daily Mail and claims to be consulting defamation lawyers.
“The words ‘in-joke’ or ‘inside joke’ have been directly attributed to me by the Daily Mail in headlines and the body of articles multiple times,” she said. “It has also been repeated as fact in numerous other publications and in personal and public social media posts. The quote is completely made up.”
She added: “The reporting of this has been some of the most inaccurate, irresponsible and malicious I have seen. I have engaged a specialist defamation law firm. I have the utmost admiration and respect for the Polynesian community – especially those who play our game.
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Meanwhile, Molan has pulled out of a planned charity event.
Organisers of the Cuppa of Life virtual cafe cited a “scheduling clash” for the Channel 9 sports presenter not being able to take part in the event tomorrow morning.
“Unfortunately yesterday evening we were notified of a scheduling clash in Erin’s diary which has meant we will be rescheduling the session to a later date,” a statement from organisers read. “We will notify you all when this new date is confirmed.”
The Cuppa of Life virtual webinar was set up by FUNLOCKA founder Luke Cook with the aim of raising funds and awareness for not-for-profit mental health charity, Gotcha4Life.
Five time world champion skier Jacqui Cooper will stand in for Molan.
Earlier this week, NRL bad boy John Hopoate was slammed over his response to Molan’s Pacific Islander comments in which he threatened to “accidentally trip this racist bitch”.
NSW Police told The Daily Telegraph that they could not investigate into Hopoate’s social media post unless it was officially reported.
It is not the first time Molan has been abused online. The mother of one successfully helped convict a man for relentlessly trolling her when she was seven-months pregnant with daughter Eliza.