Miriam Margolyes attended the Pride of Britain Awards in London, marking her first major public appearance since comments about presenter Andi Peters sparked accusations of racism
The remarks, made during a televised exchange about Peters’s background, were later removed from the ITVX version of the programme and prompted criticism online
Margolyes subsequently addressed the incident at an event promoting her memoir, saying she had been trying to explore identity rather than cause offence
Her explanation also drew concern after she used an outdated and offensive term relating to disability, adding to the controversy surrounding the outspoken actress.