BBC Issues Fresh Statement In Response To Backlash Over Bob Vylan Glastonbury Broadcast

Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set has sparked plenty of controversy since the weekendThe BBC has released a second statement in response to the backlash that followed the broadcast of controversial comments made by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury.Over the weekend, the BBC broadcast the punk rap duo’s full set on the West Holts stage on the broadcaster’s iPlayer service, including frontman Bobby Vylan leading the crowd in chants of “free Palestine” and “death to the IDF”, the latter of which referred to Israel’s army.Since then, prime minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers have condemned the frontman’s actions, which local police have said they are now investigating.The BBC initially said: “Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan’s set were deeply offensive.“During this live stream on iPlayer, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language. We have no plans to make the performance available on demand.”Bob Vylan's frontman Bobby Vylan on stage at Glastonbury on SaturdayHowever, after questions were raised – including from Starmer – about how the Bob Vylan’s remarks came to be broadcast in full, the corporation issued a follow-up statement on Monday, in which they accuse the band’s frontman of antisemitism.“Millions of people tuned in to enjoy Glastonbury this weekend across the BBC’s output,” the statement began. “But one performance within our livestreams included comments that were deeply offensive.“The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence. The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves. We welcome Glastonbury’s condemnation of the performance.”While the BBC said that its “judgment on Saturday to issue a warning on screen while streaming online was in line with our editorial guidelines”, and pointed out that they “took the decision not to make the performance available on demand”, they conceded that “with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance”.They added: “We regret this did not happen. In light of this weekend, we will look at our guidance around live events so we can be sure teams are clear on when it is acceptable to keep output on air.”HuffPost UK has contacted Bob Vylan’s team for additional comment.On Monday, media regulator Ofcom said it would be looking into the broadcast as a “matter of urgency”.Typically, Ofcom does not intervene in matters regarding the BBC, which has its own complaints department, except in “exceptional circumstances”.Bobby Vylan has also responded to the furore in an Instagram post captioned: “I said what I said.”READ MORE:Bob Vylan Frontman Breaks Silence After Glastonbury Controversy Sparks Police InvestigationOfcom Says It Is Treating Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy 'As A Matter Of Urgency'17 Must-See Moments From This Year's Glastonbury That You Might Have Missed

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