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Gjerpen HK Skien Ends Ties With Announcer Over Remark About Camilla Herrem

Herrem, back on court soon after chemotherapy, says she considers the episode closed after receiving an apology.

Overview

  • The club cut ties with hall announcer Tom Gulliksen following his comment about Herrem’s hair during a tribute at the Oct. 21 match in Skien.
  • Officials called the remark inappropriate and issued an apology, and Gulliksen also expressed regret in statements to media.
  • Herrem and her coach-husband Steffen Stegavik told TV2 they accepted the apology and view the matter as resolved.
  • Herrem was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer, underwent chemotherapy with resulting hair loss, and returned to play within days of her final treatment.
  • Gulliksen had served in the role for about a year and a half, and the incident drew widespread criticism in Norway before the club’s decision.