BRITISH commentary duo Simon Reed and Nicky Slater have been axed after the former was heard calling a figure skater "that b**** from Canada".
Reed and Slater were providing the calls for the World Figure Skating Championships.
During the coverage, Reed took it upon himself to insult Meagan Duhamel, 36, while apparently believing his microphone was off.
He referred to the Olympic gold medallist as: "That b**** from Canada."
His comment prompted excitable chortling from Slater, who made no attempt to challenge Reed, 74, on his comment.
The International Skating Union, who were responsible for the feed, subsequently released a statement condemning the commentary duo.
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It read: "Following the Pairs Short Program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022, an open mic picked up a disrespectful comment made by the two commentators working on the international signal.
"The ISU is shocked by the language used by the two commentators which does not reflect its views whatsoever.
"The ISU strongly condemns any statements of a discriminatory or prejudicial nature.
"There is no place for harassing and abusive language or remarks and behaviour in sport and our society."
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The ISU also confirmed that Reed and Slater had both been suspended – and will not be covering events for them in future.
Duhamel had previously taken to Twitter to criticise the pair, prior to Reed's comment.
While watching a broadcast, she wrote: "The ISU YouTube feed commentator said it was sad the Russians aren't at Worlds.
"And then admitted they don't watch skating often so they 'aren't sure' about jump rotation. Um. There are better options ISU!"
Duhamel has since confirmed that she has received apologies from the duo.
Attempting to put the matter to bed, she wrote: "I don't think a public apology is necessary at this point. I appreciate and respect their apologies."
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