Joe Wheeler apologised for putting on an offensive accent when discussing a Highlanders player on air. Joe Wheeler has been taken off air by Sky Sport after his comments mocking the Asian accent following the Highlanders’ win over the Crusaders last Friday night. Joe is off air at this time.”Sky Sport Joe Wheeler (left) apologised after his comments mocking the Asian accent when talking about Japanese Highlander Kazuki Himeno. READ MORE:* Joe Wheeler fake accent: Race relations commissoner condemns mockery as 'hurtful, unacceptable'* Sky presenter Joe Wheeler apologises for offensive accent after Highlanders matchWheeler’s on-air remarks came after Friday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crusaders and the Highlanders in Christchurch. Getty Images Joe Wheeler has been taken off air by Sky.

Source: Stuff April 07, 2021 02:34 UTC