Sky Sports apologise for ‘disgusting’ gesture made by Gerwyn Price that appears to mock disabled people during the WDC
SKY SPORTS apologised to viewers after a “disgusting” gesture made by Gerwyn Price.
The Welshman has been in action at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace this week.
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The Welshman has been in action at Ally Pally this weekRex
During his comfortable 4-1 victory over Jose de Sousa, the 37-year-old caused controversy by making a gesture that some found offensive.
After failing a 180 attempt by missing a third consecutive triple 20, Price gesticulated to show his angst.
He stuck his tongue beneath his bottom lip while placing his hands out in front of him.
Many viewers were unhappy with the high-profile darts star labelled “The Iceman”.
One wrote on social media: “This man has children and as a famous sportsperson supposed to be a role model for other children.
“Disgraceful behaviour and if I hear correctly it was literally just because he missed a 180 – not acceptable.”
While a second tweeted: “Never understood the dislike towards Gerwyn Price, until today.
“Top dart player but to have this in your locker as a reaction to a poor shot (for him) says a lot. @SkySportsDarts & OfficialPDC got to do something, brand damaging doesn’t even cover it.”
A third claimed: “Gerwyn Price should be out the tournament, disgusting behaviour.”
And a fourth wrote: “@SkySportsDarts this reaction from Gerwyn Price is not OK and is deeply inappropriate.”
Price will take on the winner of Alan Soutar and Gabriel Clemens in the quarter-finals at Ally Pally.
Speaking after his latest victory, the controversial darts star said: “I ground out a win. I just wanted to get up there and win, it doesn’t matter about the performance.
“It was just one of those games where I had to get over the winning line, and that is what I did.
“I was battling against myself and against him, but it is what it is – you come up against certain players and circumstances, so you just have to deal with it.
“I felt comfortable through the game and always felt I was going to win, it was just a matter of time.”
Price’s latest victory booked a place in the quarter-finalsRex
