Published 22:21 IST, June 18th 2020

What did Peter Hunziker say in his racist post that got him fired from Below Deck?

Below Deck's Peter Hunziker got fired by the American television network Bravo TV for his racist post on Instagram. Here is what Peter posted

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Bravo TV celebrity Peter Hunziker was fired from its show Below Deck Mediterranean. Peter Hunziker had posted an Instagram story that was considered both sexist and racist by audience. t only has he been fired from Below Deck Mediterranean, but all his scenes are being edited out by makers of show. Read on to find out, ‘What did Peter Hunziker say, that forced American television network to take such an extreme step?’

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What did Peter Hunziker say that got him fired?

According to reports on a news website, Peter Hunziker posted an offensive story on his Instagram handle, which was immediately brought to Bravo TV’s attention. news website declared that post, appeared to be a reposted meme, which depicted shocking racist and degrading sexual imry, it showed a naked black woman in shackles. In addition to Peter Hunziker racist post, network revealed in an interview with a media outlet, that this wasn’t first time Hunziker had said something offensive to women. 

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Bravo TV added that he was already on thin ice, referred to Malia White, his boss, as ‘sweeart’ or ‘sweetie’. Beyond this, or description of incidence has been given by Bravo TV. network anunced its decision on June 17, 2020, through an Instagram post. company wrote in post that Peter Hunziker from Below Deck Mediterranean was being terminated for his racist post, effecting immediately. company added saying that, Bravo and 51 Minds entertainment, are editing show in a way, which will minimise Hunziker’s appearance for subsequent episodes.

Peter Hunziker's racist post

racist and sexist post by Peter Hunziker, in midst of Black Lives Matter movement, triggered many of Below Deck Mediterranean viewers. As of yet, Peter hasn’t made any statement, following his actions and Bravo TV’s decision. However, Peter isn’t Bravo TV reality star who has been fired. Lately, network has fired stars including Stassi Schroeder, Max Boyens, Kristen Doute, and Brett Caprioni after racially-charged comments made by m surfaced.

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Bravo TV is t only television network that fired its reality star. Recently, MTV has also cut ties with several members of ir reality shows this includes Dee Nguyen, Alex Kompocras, and Taylor Selfridge for making similar offensive comments. Fans of network's shows seem to support network's decision of firing Peter Hunziker. In comment section of post made by network on Instagram, it has received hundreds of comments commending network for taking such a strong and quick action. 

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22:21 IST, June 18th 2020