Comedian Patrick Kielty's comments linking Sinn Fein to 'The Traitors' during RTE's Late, Late Show sparked criticism, leading the party to demand an apology from the broadcaster.
Kielty's remark about finding contestants for an Irish version of 'The Traitors' drew mixed reactions, merging humor with political satire, causing a stir amid ongoing political tensions.
Sinn Fein condemned the comments as election interference, emphasizing that the term 'traitors' has been weaponized against them, particularly toward party president Mary Lou McDonald.
RTE defended Kielty's interpretative approach, labeling his comments as satire while reiterating the importance of freedom of expression in comedic contexts, despite the backlash from Sinn Fein.
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