Rossy out of trouble
Jonathan Ross can't blow his nose without getting into trouble these days, but he's actually been cleared of the most recent complaints against him. Ofcom had started an investigation after Ross joked on his radio show that boys who wanted a Hannah Montana mp3 player were gay and should be put up for adoption. Many listeners thought his comments were "homophobic" and would "encourage bullying", but Ofcom have stated this is not the case. They ruled that the comment was "clearly presented as a joke intended to make light of the reactions that some parents may have if their child chooses a toy...designed and marketed for the opposite sex." The report goes on to say, "The humour was therefore based on the absurdity of the scenario and was not intended to cause offence. It was not intended to be hostile or pejorative towards the gay community in general." We bet Rossy's breathing a sigh of relief this afternoon...