Know who is Andy Stevenson, as the sports reporter with a disability has became the subject of cruel online comments and trolling
Not aware of the situation? Fret not here’s the brief.
Recently, social media users are taking a jab at a BBC’s sports reporter, who happens to be covering Paris Olympics 2024. However, after becoming the troll subject online, the reporter responded with a perfect comeback to the cruel comments!
Who is Andy Stevenson the Olympics 2024 boxing commentator with a disability who was born without arms
A seasoned journalist, Andy Stevenson, who was born without arms, currently works for the BBC in Paris, while covering the Olympic Games. One of the events he has been covering these days is boxing, which has sparked some unkind and cruel comments online due to his disability.
One such social media user took to X and penned, “Anyone watch the boxing on BBC? The interviewer has no arms… talking about boxing. You can’t make this sh*t up.”
Another one added, “One of the BBC’s boxing analysts literally has no arms. I’m not even joking.” Though, various users came in response to defend the journalist, many were seen taking jab at him while calling it dark humor.
However, now, Andy, has came forward as he released his response to these cruel comments!
What Did Andy Stevenson Say?
Taking the matter to X, Andy Stevenson, shared a picture of himself covering boxing alongside retired boxer Nicola Adams. He captioned the post, “The people amused/shocked/appalled that the BBC would hire a boxing reporter with no arms are going to fall off their sofas when they hear I also do golf, tennis, snooker, etc.”
He further added, “PS I also have a prosthetic leg and report on football.”
The people amused/shocked/appalled that the BBC would hire a boxing reporter with no arms are going to fall off their sofas when they hear I also do golf, tennis, snooker etc.
PS I also have a prosthetic leg and report on football 😱
(Thanks @tphollingsworth for the pic) pic.twitter.com/sT7SJw8cHO
— Andy Stevenson (@AndyStevenson81) August 9, 2024
Andy’s witty reply has quickly garnered everyone’s attention as many came in to his support and are encouraging him to “Keep doing, what you’re doing.”
About Andy Stevenson
For the curious, as per the official LinkedIn profile of Andy Stevenson, he is currently working for the BBC as a presenter, reporter and commentator. His LinkedIn profile reveals that, Andy, has been working with the renowned media outlet since August 2012.
Well that escalated quickly!
Thanks for your kind comments re my tweet yesterday.
I was expecting the trolls and as a result wasn’t massively upset by them, but I thought it was important to stand up and make a point, both for myself and on behalf of others.
Job done I reckon.— Andy Stevenson (@AndyStevenson81) August 10, 2024
With nearly 20 years of experience in radio and television, Andy Stevenson, who was born without arms, previously worked as a podcast presenter for the International Paralympics Committee in 2020. Additionally, he also worked as a Commissioning Executive for Channel 4 Sports.
Education
As per his LinkedIn profile, Andy Stevenson, has completed a bachelor’s degree in B.A. Hons. in English and American Literature in 2002 and later went to pursue further studies that is a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism from Cardiff University, Centre for journalism studies, which he completed in 2004.
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