Romesh Ranganathan Says Racist Trolls Targeted His Wife Over Their Marriage
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan says his wife, Leesa, was deeply upset after receiving a racist message about their marriage. He spoke about the incident during a recent intimate performance in London. Ranganathan said he receives racist messages online regularly, but felt particularly hurt that the abuse had been directed at his wife. He said he tried to comfort her with humour, while admitting it was difficult to see her targeted because of their relationship. The comedian also recalled previous racist comments aimed at their three sons, including incidents at school. He said the experiences have left him concerned about where children learn such attitudes.
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