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Miss Scotland 'courts controversy' with monkey jibe

Friday 16 March, 2007

Nicola McLean, the current Miss Scotland, has been accused of racism after calling Samantha Mumba "a monkey" on a live radio show.

Although insisting she is not racist, Ms McLean has apologised for her comment which was made during a live debate on Glasgow's Radio Clyde.

"I am new to this job and have learned that sometimes flippant remarks can be perceived in a negative manner," said Ms McLean.

"There was no malice or premeditated thought here, just a simple mistake and for that I am truly sorry," she added.

The comment was made after Samantha Mumba was described as "attractive" by one of the show's presenters.

In related Samantha Mumba news, a "comeback concert" that was scheduled for March 2nd had to be cancelled because of poor ticket sales.

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