Apprentice candidates are reportedly outraged that Lottie Lion has been 'let off with a slap on the wrist' after telling rival Lubna Farhan to 'Shut up Gandhi'. Fury: Apprentice candidates are reportedly outraged that Lottie Lion has been 'let off with a slap on the wrist' after telling rival Lubna Farhan to 'Shut up Gandhi'They insisted: 'The comments are totally out of order and racist. Unimpressed: It is believed that at least four of the contestants complained about the remark which was allegedly made in the group's WhatsApp chat to Ms Farhan (pictured), according to The SunThe BBC told Ms Lion, a 19-year-old candidate on its show, that telling rival Ms Farhan 'shut up Gandhi' was 'wholly unacceptable'. Ms Lion has previously said that the comment was 'taken out of context' but the corporation issued a statement condemning her remarks on Friday. MailOnline asked the BBC if any further action will be taken against Ms Lion, who is still appearing on the pre-recorded show.

Source: Daily Mail October 29, 2019 01:18 UTC