The BBC's new director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, has come under fire for his stance on transgender athletes in women's sports. He has blocked tennis star Martina Navratilova and dismissed both Navratilova and Olympic medalist Sharron Davies as 'not experts' on the subject. This has led to criticism from prominent figures, including author JK Rowling, who condemned Kay-Jelski's comments as 'utterly predictable.' The controversy has sparked a broader debate on the BBC's hiring decisions and their approach to transgender issues in sports.
JK Rowling hits out at BBC director of sport in trans 'row' after 'utterly predictable' Martina Navratilova comment https://t.co/xGcVUJthvs
JK Rowling slams BBC's new director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski after he called tennis star Martina Navratilova and Olympic medalist Sharron Davies 'not experts' on trans athletes in female events | Daily Mail Online https://t.co/W0cLEfxX2i
JK Rowling has slammed the BBC's new director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski after he said tennis star Martina Navratilova and Olympic medalist Sharron Davies were 'not experts' on female sports. Another woke BBC hire. #DefundTheBBC
Is this man the director of sports or transgender advocacy for men? He blocked @MARTINA NAVRATILOVA. He waves his puny rainbow flag when he won't listen to sports' elders? Little punk clearly has all the answers. Why did @BBCSport think this was a good hire? https://t.co/hWfhDO4p50
The new director of BBC Sport. Blocks Martina Navratilova and sees no problem with men competing in women’s sport. Are you kidding me @BBCSport https://t.co/AXJoNnksYl https://t.co/Wdv4fBpKn6