BBC news reader Martine Croxall changed her script during a live broadcast about heat deaths. She switched the words "pregnant people" to "women" when talking about health research. The presenter appeared to roll her eyes as she made the correction on air. Her actions came during a story about nearly 600 expected heat-related deaths across Britain. Croxall read from research done at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Harry Potter writer JK Rowling quickly backed the news presenter after seeing the clip. Rowling posted on X that Croxall had become her new favorite BBC presenter. Many other people also supported what the newsreader did during the broadcast. Gender-critical campaigner James Esses praised Croxall for standing up against what he called gender ideology. He worried that the BBC might punish her for changing the teleprompter words.
Social media users celebrated Croxall's decision to correct the script. People asked for the presenter to receive a pay raise for her actions. Others said she deserved praise for supporting women and biological science. The incident sparked wider debate about language used around pregnancy and gender. Supporters hoped Croxall would not face any negative consequences from BBC management.
Harry Potter writer JK Rowling quickly backed the news presenter after seeing the clip. Rowling posted on X that Croxall had become her new favorite BBC presenter. Many other people also supported what the newsreader did during the broadcast. Gender-critical campaigner James Esses praised Croxall for standing up against what he called gender ideology. He worried that the BBC might punish her for changing the teleprompter words.
Social media users celebrated Croxall's decision to correct the script. People asked for the presenter to receive a pay raise for her actions. Others said she deserved praise for supporting women and biological science. The incident sparked wider debate about language used around pregnancy and gender. Supporters hoped Croxall would not face any negative consequences from BBC management.
