Telemundo celebrity chef James Tahhan has drawn ire after making the racist “slant eye” gesture while celebrating Mexico’s entry into the World Cup’s Round of 16
The Venezuelan chef was seen making the gesture on the morning show “Un Nuevo Dia,” which he co-hosted.
Shortly, Telemundo released a statement saying that both hosts have been suspended indefinitely.
“We are extremely disappointed with our morning show contributors James Tahhan’s and Janice Bencosme’s gestures referring to the South Korean national soccer team. “Our company takes this type of inappropriate behavior very seriously as it is contrary to our values and standards.
“As a result, both James Tahhan and Janice Bencosme have been placed on an indefinite suspension.”
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