Pundit McCririck sacked as he was ‘unpalatable’

Flamboyant racing pundit John McCririck was sacked by Channel 4 because his “pantomime persona” is “unpalatable” to a wide audience, an employment tribunal ruled.

Dismissing the 73-year-old’s age discrimination claims, a London Employment Tribunal panel said McCririck could be seen by some as “arrogant and confrontational”.

McCririck said he was dumped from his role on Channel 4 Racing by “anonymous suits and skirts” as part of a drive to hire younger faces.