Oklahoma City TV anchor apologizes on air for comparing her co-host to a gorilla

An Oklahoma City anchor apologized in an emotional live TV segment Tuesday after she compared her black co-anchor to a gorilla last week. -snip

Hackett said he accepted Housden’s apology, adding that the comment “cut deep” for him and members of the community. -snip

Housden’s apology came after she and Hackett reported on a story last week about a gorilla at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Near the end of the segment, Housden said to Hackett: “Kind of looks like you.” -snip