On Monday, a surprise fight broke out between Studio 10’s Kerri-Anne Kennerley and TV personality Yumi Stynes.
The pair clashed angrily overly the vexed issues of Australia Day and racism.
WATCH the explosive fight from the Channel 10 program below
Now, KAK is speaking out about the shocking moment.
And she’s still very cranky.
KAK chatted to Ben Fordham on 2GB about her comments – in particular her views about sexual abuse in regional Aboriginal communities.
“I can only assume that Yumi doesn’t know it is a fact of life because I never made a racist comment,” she said.
“I don’t think I’m superior, I don’t think anyone else is inferior, but I just stated a fact.”
Kennerley continued,“I’m still offended by it, because that sort of headline you and I both know being in the media we will see that again and again, and as soon as you Google something Kerri-Anne’s a racist.”
“I do take very big personal exception to being called a racist.”
Viewers lit up with their thoughts on the polarising conversation.
Former senator and Olympian -indigenous woman Nova Peris – was outraged.
“Disgusting! This debate is about us Aboriginal ppl being valued & respected as a race, acknowledging our resilience & survival. Many people of all races are now marching & supporting our struggle. Putrid & ignorant comments from KAK,” she tweeted before thank Yumi for voicing up.
Some felt the label of “racist” towards Kennerley was unjustified.
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