Former Apprentice star Dr Asif Munaf has vehemently rejected allegations that he made inappropriate comments about sex, particularly pertaining to having sex only with virgins, during his time on the reality show.
The ex-NHS doctor, now at the center of a controversy involving both sexist remarks and anti-Jewish social media posts, strongly denies the accusations, labeling them as “absolute lies” and unfounded.
Religious Defense: Munaf Attributes Comments to Beliefs in Marriage Purity
Dr Munaf, who owns a wellness brand, defended himself in a video posted to his social media, explaining that his comments were rooted in his religious beliefs.
He emphasized that he was discussing the sanctity of marriage, echoing the teachings of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism regarding the importance of purity and chastity before entering into marriage.
BBC’s Decision: Munaf Dropped from The Apprentice: You’re Fired! After Anti-Jewish Comments
The controversy surrounding Dr Munaf deepened as BBC confirmed his removal from the show’s spin-off, The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, following a series of anti-Jewish comments on social media.
Munaf had previously described Zionism as a “satanic cult” and made derogatory remarks about Zionists. The discovery of these posts sparked outrage within the Jewish community, prompting complaints to BBC executives.
Munaf’s Response: Accuses BBC of Bias, Continues Controversial Remarks
In response to the BBC’s decision, Dr Munaf accused the broadcaster of treating him unfairly and posted further controversial remarks on social media.
He labeled Israel as a “neo-colonial white supremacist death cult” and accused the “Zionist mask” of falling.
Despite the outrage, Munaf insisted that his beliefs were based on the values he was brought up with and expressed no intention to offend anyone.
Post-Show Controversy: Munaf’s Ongoing Anti-Israel Comments
Despite efforts to address concerns about his behavior, Dr Munaf continued to make controversial remarks about the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
His social media posts suggested a sustained stance against Israel, accusing the country of weaponizing the Holocaust to “push another fascist ideology.”
BBC’s Statement: No Formal Complaints About Munaf’s Behavior During Filming
The Apprentice spokesperson clarified that no formal or informal complaints were made about Dr Munaf’s behavior during the filming of the show, including the alleged inappropriate comments.
The decision to drop him came after concerns were raised about his social media posts following the filming.
Munaf’s Intentions: Claims Beliefs Based on Upbringing, Denies Intention to Offend
Dr Munaf insisted that his beliefs, including those expressed on social media, were not intended to offend anyone.
He stated that his values were rooted in his upbringing and expressed disappointment at being labeled negatively.
However, despite his defense, the controversy surrounding Munaf continued to escalate with his ongoing controversial remarks on various issues.**
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