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Norwegian Handball Club Cuts Ties With Announcer Over Insensitive Remark About Camilla Herrem

Herrem, recently back after chemotherapy for breast cancer, says the apologies suffice.

Overview

  • During a pre-match ceremony in Skien honoring Camilla Herrem before Sola HK played Gjerpen HK Skien, stadium announcer Tom Gulliksen made a remark about her hair.
  • The announcer said, “The hairstyle doesn’t even need to be blow-dried,” referencing hair loss from chemotherapy.
  • Gjerpen HK Skien and Gulliksen issued immediate apologies, and the club announced it would part ways with him after reviewing the incident.
  • Gulliksen told NRK he would not comment further and said he regretted that the situation occurred.
  • Herrem and her husband and coach, Steffen Stegavik, accepted the apologies and stated the matter is closed for them.