Scotty Stevenson apologises after remark about Christ’s College students

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 1:02pm

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TVNZ commentator Scotty Stevenson has issued an unequivocal apology after calling Christ’s College boys “syrup suckers” during live cricket commentary in Christchurch. The school made a formal complaint regarding the remark, which was described as a sexualised slur. Stevenson remains on air following the incident.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 4 Dec 2025, 4:54pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 20 hours

The Press via StuffThu 4 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

Christ’s College complains over Scotty Stevenson’s ‘sexualised slur’ about schoolboys in cricket commentary (opens in new tab)
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StuffFri 5 Dec 2025, 12:42pm

Scotty Stevenson apologises to Christ's College over 'syrup suckers' remark (opens in new tab)