BBC Demands Action Over Canadian Curling Team's Foul Language in Team GB Clash
The Canadian curling team has once again found itself at the centre of controversy at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, this time for their use of explicit language during a match against Team GB. The incident has prompted strong criticism from BBC commentators, who are calling for official intervention.
Repeated Controversy for Canadian Team
This is not the first time the Canadian squad has been embroiled in controversy during the 2026 Winter Games. Earlier in the tournament, the BBC was forced to issue an apology after Canadian third Marc Kennedy was involved in a foul-mouthed exchange with Swedish player Oskar Eriksson. Kennedy also faced accusations of double-touching his stone during Canada's victory over Sweden, which led World Curling to release a statement clarifying the rules.
During Tuesday's round robin fixture against Team GB, the Canadians were heard swearing amongst themselves while television cameras were positioned just feet away. The language drew immediate disapproval and exasperation from BBC co-commentators Steve Cram and Logan Gray.
Commentators Express Frustration
After one Canadian team member was heard saying "every f***ing time" following a successful point, Cram responded with an audible sigh of irritation, saying "Excuse me." The veteran commentator, who has extensive experience covering athletics, then added: "They have to have a word with these Canadians." This prompted Gray to describe the team as having "potty mouths."
The incident occurred during a break in play when Canada had just secured a 3-1 lead after the third end. It was a crucial moment in the match, as Team GB had two scoring stones in position, but the Canadian side capitalised on their hammer advantage to draw in a point.
Team GB's Olympic Campaign in Jeopardy
Meanwhile, Team GB's Olympic hopes are hanging in the balance following their 8-6 loss to Norway in their previous round robin match. The defeat leaves Bruce Mouat's team teetering on the edge of elimination from the tournament. Mouat, who led Team GB to a silver medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics, now faces a challenging path to the semi-finals.
Team GB must win both of their remaining matches against Canada and the United States to guarantee a spot in Thursday's semi-final. If results elsewhere go in their favour, the five victories they have already achieved might be sufficient to progress, but their fate is no longer entirely in their own hands.
Team GB's Determination to Succeed
Following their loss to Norway, Team GB lead Hammy McMillan expressed the team's determination to secure their semi-final place. "We need to win our next two to make sure we're definitely in the semis," McMillan stated. "We're doing a lot of the right things, we just need to find that extra inch."
The Canadian team's conduct continues to overshadow what should be a celebration of elite winter sports competition. With the BBC commentary team now openly calling for official action, pressure is mounting on Olympic officials to address the issue before further incidents occur.
