[AaronTV]

Deadline report that a version of the show was indeed filmed with said contestant over the weekend. This understandably prompted a backlash from staffers and campaign groups, resulting in the hasty edit.

Given that the contestant’s anti-Semitic views were known and reported several weeks ago, it is highly concerning that the production team decided to go ahead and film the companion show with him. It looks like management at a higher level had to step in and order the edit.

The contestant appearing in the main show and the nature of that being recorded several months ago is unfortunate but entirely understandable. Actively including him in something after his views came to light, by contrast, is a really poor call.