Big news from KATSEYE’s UK promo — a BBC Radio 1 interview was quietly removed after host Greg James mixed up members on-air, and fans erupted calling the exchange racist. The clip showed Greg asking Manon about an injury that actually happened to fellow contestant Samara, mispronouncing Manon’s name, and leaving members visibly confused.
Fans pointed out that the confusion wasn’t just a simple slip: they highlighted that Manon and Samara only share similar skin tones but do not look alike, and many felt the host showed a lack of basic familiarity with the group and the show that formed them. Reaction on social media called out the mispronunciation and the apparent assumption that two Black members could be interchanged.
The interview was later removed from BBC Radio 1 and YouTube, which many fans took as a response to the backlash. As of now, neither Greg James nor BBC Radio 1 has issued an official statement addressing the incident.
Quick fan-friendly context:
- KATSEYE is HYBE’s global girl group formed through the documentary/competition series “The Debut: Dream Academy.”
- Manon, Samara and Lara are among the members who appeared on that show; Samara suffered a serious knee injury during the series.
- Greg James is a long-running presenter on BBC Radio 1; the station has a big UK audience, so promo interviews there are high-profile for K-pop acts.
As a fan it’s frustrating to see members handled carelessly on big platforms — stans just want accurate names, respectful questions, and basic research. We’ll keep an eye out for any official response, but for now the clip’s gone and the conversations online are loud.
Source: Koreaboo