Veteran presenter is fired for not dyeing her gray hair

Lisa LaFlamme has been the face of Canadian television for 35 years. A successful presenter who has covered everything from the Ukrainian War to Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee. However, their white hair, which she refused to dye, That’s why she was fired.

It took me by surprise. I’m still in shock and saddened by the decision.”this 58-year-old journalist admitted it through a video that she made public on her social networks.

Undoubtedly, a case that has caused great indignation in the country, to the point that some multinationals have decided to show their support by creating support campaigns.

For its part, the television channel published a press release defending its decision, assuring that they are committed to an “inclusive and safe” environment. A letter in which they allege that the presenter’s dismissal was “a business decision”.

However, this is not an isolated case, and many actresses and artists have been harshly criticized for having white hair. A situation that Queen Letizia herself experienced, who had to listen to how she was advised to dye them so as not to “look so old”.

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