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TV co-hosts face backlash over comments.

By InvestSMART · 1 Mar 2012

By InvestSMART ·
1 Mar 2012

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@mintie (Barbara J) Ah so Yumi Stynes didn't know who Corporal Roberts-Smith was when she made that sexist 'joke'. @thecircle_ten could find intelligent hosts.

@sunnyhall (kass) Gorgi commented on his body. Yumi questioned his intellect, Negus his ability in bed. None were very appropriate.

@JamesSaretta (James Saretta) Yumi Stynes, George Negus and @thecircle_ten - TV for idiots featuring idiots.

@andrewmccormack (Andrew McCormack) It really takes a special type of idiot to make jokes about people who risk their lives for Australia.

@NoCarbonetassi (Tom Ford) Yumi should be sacked, our Elite Soldiers who put their lives on the line are off limits for such jokes. It was out of line.

@skramit (Tim) Yumi Stynes on @thecircle_ten - Who is this nobody cracking bad jokes about an Aussie hero? Poor form.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What happened on The Circle involving Yumi Stynes and Corporal Roberts‑Smith?

Twitter posts shown in the article say Yumi Stynes made a remark about Corporal Roberts‑Smith that some users called a sexist 'joke'. The tweets criticise her comment and the tone of discussion on the show The Circle.

How did Twitter users react to Yumi Stynes' comment on The Circle?

The sampled tweets in the article show a strongly negative reaction: users described the remark as inappropriate, sexist, and out of line, and some commenters called for disciplinary action.

Which Twitter users and panelists are mentioned in the reaction to the on‑air comment?

The article quotes several Twitter handles and commenters including @mintie (Barbara J), @sunnyhall (kass), @JamesSaretta (James Saretta), @andrewmccormack (Andrew McCormack), @NoCarbonetassi (Tom Ford), and @skramit (Tim). It also references discussion of Gorgi and George Negus on the program.

Did anyone call for Yumi Stynes to be sacked over the comment?

Yes. At least one tweet quoted in the article explicitly said 'Yumi should be sacked,' reflecting some viewers' calls for her removal following the on‑air remark.

What specific criticisms did people make about the on‑air discussion?

The tweets criticised the segment as sexist and inappropriate, noting comments about a person's body, questions about intellect, and a remark about someone's ability in bed. Critics described this as poor form and disrespectful to people who risk their lives for Australia.

As an everyday investor, should I pay attention when TV hosts face Twitter backlash?

Yes — the article illustrates that social media can generate immediate public scrutiny of broadcast content. Investors who follow media or entertainment companies often monitor this kind of chatter as an early sign of reputational issues that may prompt official responses or advertiser scrutiny.

How can investors assess whether social media controversy around a TV host is material?

Start by tracking the scale and persistence of the reaction (volume of posts and calls for action), whether advertisers or the network respond, and if the network issues statements or disciplinary measures. The article provides an example of sharp viewer criticism on Twitter that investors would note as a reputational signal.

Where can I find real‑time updates and official responses to on‑air controversies like this one?

Based on the article, social media (Twitter) is where initial viewer reactions appear. For official updates, watch the network's statements, the show's channels, and reputable news outlets that may report follow‑up actions or responses from hosts and producers.