BBC reply to complaint about Kelvin MacKenzie's appearance on BBC 2

Dear Mr Bennett

Thanks for contacting us regarding ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’ broadcast on the 1 June.

We understand you felt that Kelvin MacKenzie was an inappropriate choice of guest.

The programme is an entertainment show and our sole aim when making each episode is to provide enjoyment. Kelvin McKenzie is a public figure who regularly appears on entertainment and political shows and is a well-known radio broadcaster and columnist. We felt for these reasons, his inclusion was legitimate.

We take great care to try and make a good natured show, and it is certainly never our intention when making the programme to offend or upset our viewers.

We appreciate your views and we would like to assure you that we’ve registered your comments on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are circulated and considered across the BBC.

Thanks again for getting in touch.

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