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Eniola Aluko Apologises to Ian Wright as She Returns to ITV’s Women’s Euros Coverage

Her Mirror interview tracks her High Court defamation win over Joey Barton, police consultations over online threats, the launch of her 'Hyphenated People' podcast.

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Overview

  • Eniola Aluko publicly apologised to Ian Wright for her April remarks after private efforts but Wright declined to accept her apology.
  • She has resumed her role as a lead pundit for ITV’s coverage of the Women’s European Championship.
  • A High Court judge ruled in April that Joey Barton’s posts on X about Aluko were defamatory, granting her a libel victory.
  • Aluko consulted police over personal abuse and threats received via social media as she spoke out against online harassment.
  • She launched the 'Hyphenated People' podcast this week, exploring heritage, travel, storytelling and cultural identity.