The BBC commentator's name mistake caused public discontent. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
During the Wimbledon tournament, BBC's experienced commentator Andrew Castle incorrectly referred to American football star Trinity Rodman as "Tiffany" several times. This mistake was sharply criticized by the public, and Castle was forced to apologize.
23-year-old Olympic champion and US women's national team player Trinity Rodman responded to this incident on her Instagram page. She clearly stated that her name is Trinity, not Tiffany.
Rodman also revealed that she is currently the wife of American tennis player Ben Shelton, who is participating in Wimbledon. She was among the supporters in the stands during Shelton's match against his Italian opponent Lorenzo Sonego.
The issue is not just about the name mistake. During the commentary, Castle described Rodman's father, Dennis Rodman, as the best rebounder in NBA history and a somewhat tough character.
In response to this comment, Rodman stated that her father is not alive and that there is no need to remember him during such times. She asked to maintain respect for Ben and his family.
Andrew Castle has previously been known for some controversial comments. In 2016, his remarks about British tennis player Marcus Willis's girlfriend were deemed sexist, and in 2022, he faced criticism for discussing convicted tennis star Boris Becker's return to Wimbledon.
The BBC press secretary announced that Andrew Castle apologized for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name. It was emphasized that respect and caution should be maintained among the public.
