Ten cleared by regulator over ‘slut drop’ comments

Television’s watchdog, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has cleared Studio 10 over the use of the term ‘slut’, despite a complaint from an offended viewer.

The segment, about 1999 pop culture, went to air at 10:14am on 17 February with a PG rating, with panellist Jonathan Coleman using the phrase, and then demonstrating the dance move.

Immediately after Coleman used the “slut drop” phrase, pannellist Sarah Harris said “I think that’s a technical term – don’t be offended”, but an off camera voice was heard quipping “I’m gonna miss Studio 10 – the show’s just been cancelled”.