Words Przemysław Babiarz said during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris caused a huge stir online. – A world without heaven, nations and religions. This is a vision of peace that is supposed to encompass everyone. This is a vision of communism, unfortunately – he said, referring to the John Lennon song “Imagine” playing in the background. The station decided to suspend the presenter and exclude him from commenting on the games.“Mutual understanding, tolerance, reconciliation – these are not only the basic Olympic ideas, they are also the foundation of the standards that the new Polish Television is guided by. There is no consent to break them” – we read in the statement sent to Pudelek. TVP's reaction enraged Babiarz's fans. The station's posts were swarming with boycotting comments.
Viewers stand up for Przemysław Babiarz. “A wall behind the editor”
In connection with the ongoing Olympics, the station is posting a lot of posts reporting on the event. Unfavorable comments have started to appear under each of them. “I'm watching on Eurosport until you release and apologize to Mr. Babiarz”, “I stand behind editor Babiarz. I wanted to watch your light show for his voice. Now only Eurosport”, “It's time to start with Mr. Przemek's apology. Embarrassment on your part”“I'm watching on Eurosport until Mr. Przemysław Babiarz returns” – we read on platform X. Do you think the station should abandon Babiarz's suspension? Let us know in the survey at the end of the article.
Politicians react to the harsh words of Przemysław Babiarz
There is a clear division online between those who want the presenter to return and those who agree with his suspension.. “You will not drown out the truth! The truth will defend itself! Your deeds will be remembered, and censorship will fail,” he thundered. Mateusz Morawiecki. “What's controversial here? The truth itself. And if the truth is controversial today, it only reflects badly on today's times and the so-called “freedom” of speech. Bravo, Mr. Editor Babiarz,” he wrote. Przemyslaw Czarnek. Anna Maria Żukowska has a different opinion on this subject. “Babiarz on Lennon's Imagine song: this is a vision of communism, unfortunately. IKSDE” – she summed up. SEE ALSO: Few people know that Przemysław Babiarz was left by his wife years ago. He wanted to have his marriage annulled.