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Two contributors to Telemundo's morning show were suspended for an indefinite period after making racist gestures in the morning edition of the newspaper "Un Nuevo Dia" in connection with the victory of Korea South on Germany at the World Cup. that James Tahhan and Janice Bencosme were suspended as a result of the incident. Tahhan and Bencosme have since apologized for their actions.
Viewers have posted screenshots on social media that represented Tahhan making an oblique gesture with reference to the South Korean team. Bencosme also apologized for having made the same gesture. The organizers celebrated the fact that the victory of South Korea allowed Mexico to advance in the competition.
"We are extremely disappointed by the actions of James Tahhan and Janice Bencosme regarding the South Korean national football team," Telemundo said. A declaration. "Our company takes this type of inappropriate behavior very seriously because it is contrary to our values and standards."
Tahhan, who also has a reputation as a leader, acknowledged his mistake.
"During the celebration of Mexico's ranking, I made a mistake and made an inappropriate and unresponsive gesture towards the Asian community," Tahhan said. "It was a lack of sensitivity on my part . I confess that I did something wrong and I wanted to apologize to anyone who was offended. The World Cup is a great opportunity to bring together friends, strangers, families and entire countries, and not to divide our communities. "
Bencosme echoed Tahhan's feeling
" I want to apologize to the public yesterday. after the match between Mexico and South Korea, "she said." My action, in addition to being inappropriate, offended the Asian community. I was wrong and I want to offer my sincere apologies. "
