Megan Lochte Apologizes For “Racist” 2008 Video
Her brother Ryan Lochte is now one of the most recognized athletes, but now Megan Lochte is the latest member of the family to face the public eye.
Earlier this week, a video surfaced of the comedian from a TV appearance back from 2008, where she used a racial slur multiple times throughout the video causing quite an uproar.
In the clip, the Olympic gold-medalist’s sister is describing her experience in China after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In light of the negative attention, Megan released a statement, which read, “This was not a real interview, and it in no way reflects my true feelings or persona whatsoever. The intent was to make fun of the ignorance of people who actually do not have an understanding of other cultures and speak in racist ways.”
Apologizing for the ill feelings brought on from the comments, Lochte continued, “I do see how it was highly offensive to the viewer, but as seen by today’s widespread outrage, it clearly did increase awareness of the ignorance of those who are racist. I want to reiterate that this was NOT a real talk show, and I was not expressing my personal views. While the intent of the script was to shed light on cultural ignorance, I realize that in application it did offend people, and for that I apologize.”
To see where all of the commotion stemmed from, check out the video in the player below.
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Ryan Lochte Wants $750,000 To Become The Next ‘Bachelor’
By Jen Heger – Radar Assistant Managing Editor
Olympic stud Ryan Lochte wants at least $750,000 to become the next Bachelor, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
Ryan’s been very open about wanting to be the next star of The Bachelor, and his team has told producers that the number to just get everyone around the table would be $750,000, and that number could likely climb to $1 million very quickly if ABC is truly interested in him.
“Ryan’s agents are getting besieged with offers and deals, everything from The Bachelor, his own reality show, and some overseas movies,” a source close to the situation tells us.
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The reps will present all the current offers to him in the next week or so, and decisions will need to be made quickly.
“Ryan is acutely aware that he has to attach himself to the right projects and endorsements that won’t do damage to his all American image. As much as he’d like to do it, Ryan does have some reservations about The Bachelor because he wouldn’t have any control on how he is portrayed on the show,” the source adds.
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported, the Olympic hunk soaked up the benefits of his new-found fame and partied up a storm in Las Vegas last weekend.
In addition to The Bachelor, the 11-time medalist has his eye on Dancing with the Stars, and he’s appearing in an upcoming episode of 90210.
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Ryan Lochte — Jeah! Copyright Battle Looming with Compton Rapper
U.S. Olympic hero Ryan Lochte might have an unexpected speed bump on his way to trademarking the phrase “Jeah!” in the form of 90s rap star MC Eiht, who claims the phrase was his long before it was Lochte’s.Eiht tells TMZ he coined the phrase…
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Ryan Lochte — I’m Trademarking My Dumb Catchphrase … JEAH!!!
Ryan Lochte’s annoying catchphrase “Jeah!” is a friggin’ GOLD MINE — at least that’s what the swimmer believes … because he just filed docs to lock up a trademark for the made-up word.According to the trademark docs, Ryan wants to use the word…
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Ryan Lochte: Headed to “90210”
He’s best known for collecting gold medals at the 2012 London Olympic Games, but Ryan Lochte isn’t content to be labeled a one-trick pony.
The handsome swimming star will be taking his charm to the CW Network when he guest stars on “90210” this fall.
Lochte’s episode will hit airwaves on October 29th and he’ll be playing himself at a resort where Naomi and Max are taking a vacation.
Additionally, Ryan has made it clear that he’ll either pursue a gig with “The Bachelor” or “Dancing with the Stars.” Lochte also has aspirations in the fashion design realm.
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Duel In The Pool: Lochte Demolishes Phelps In First Olympics Match Up
By Radar Staff
In was one of the most highly-anticipated pairings in the 2012 Summer Olympics, swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte went head-to-head in the men’s 400 meter individual medley, and it was no contest.
Lochte swept the floor with his friend, winning gold while Phelps, a full three seconds behind, finished out of the medals in fourth place.
“It was just a crappy race,” Phelps said.
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Ryan’s win earned Team USA its first gold medal in these games, and had First Lady Michelle Obama on her feet cheering.
Lochte and the once-invincible Phelps will meet again in the 200 IM.
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