Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Bosses at Channel 4 have apologised after a seven-letter gay slur was aired during Countdown.
A contestant on Monday's episode of the popular teatime show offered the word “p*****r” - which is in the dictionary - as one of his answers.
However, he has joined fans and even rival quiz hosts in now questioning why it wasn't edited out, reports the Mirror. READ MORE: Netflix's The Crown shares first look at Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki as Prince of Wales and Princess Diana And Channel 4 have admitted allowing it to be broadcast was an "error of judgement" and have apologised for any offence caused.