Davina on Long Lost Family
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Long Lost Family host Davina McCall called out for ‘deeply insulting’ remark as she issues apology

She clarified what she meant during a live tweet session

Long Lost Family host Davina McCall has issued an apology to a viewer over a “deeply insulting” comment she made last night.

The beloved ITV show returned to screens on Tuesday night (January 21) with Davina and Nicky Campbell back at the helm. The special episode focused on the devastating Spanish Baby Scandal that happened between the 1930s and 1990s.

However, one fan was not impressed with Davina McCall and pointed out her “hurtful” comment.

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Davina on Long Lost Family
The TV host was forced to apologise (Credit: ITV)

Long Lost Family host Davina McCall says sorry

Davina was back on screens on Tuesday for Long Lost Family. The show followed people who believe they or their family may have been involved in the Spanish Baby Scandal.

The Spanish Baby Scandal was a child trafficking operation that saw British and Spanish mothers have their babies cruelly taken off them after giving birth.

The a sinister operation reportedly led by doctors and also nurses under General Franco’s reign from the 1930s to the 1990s.

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The show focused on the Spanish Baby Scandal (Credit: ITV)

What happened on Long Lost Family?

On Long Last Family last night, viewers were introduced to 61 year old Ruth Appleby from Yorkshire and Spanish women Maria-Elena and her mother Ana, who live in London.

Ruth and Ana believe they had their babies snatched from them at birth. At the time, both were told by doctors at Spanish hospitals that their children had died. They fear that the newborns were later sold to other couples.

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Joey Crutchley
Freelance Writer