Argentinian TV host sparks backlash for insulting Queen Elizabeth II and toasting her death with champagne
A TV host from Argentina has stirred up controversy after insulting the Queen and toasting her death with champagne.
Following Her Royal Majesty's death yesterday (8 September), people all over the world have flocked to share their grief and pay tribute to her 70-year reign.
These include American President Joe Biden's statement: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era."
The Empire State Building was also lit up in purple and white to commemorate the loss.
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However, one Argentinian TV host has since sparked backlash for his more insulting tribute to the late monarch. Watch below:
As much of the nation mourns, journalist Santiago Cuneo appeared to be in fact celebrating Queen Elizabeth's passing.
In a video, which has since been taken offline, Cuneo can be heard calling the 96-year-old an 'old b****' before popping open a bottle of champagne, the Metro reports.
Taking to Twitter, Cueno has since reposted the original video multiple times.
In the translated video, Cueno can be seen dubbing the recent royal death as 'good news' alongside declaring that 'at last, someone that should die, dies'.
Whilst clapping, the Argentinian TV host and journalist also says: "It's over and I'd promised we'd have a toast.
"We'll have a toast, eat some snacks," he adds.
The celebratory video has since sparked a huge backlash on Twitter, with many people weighing in on Cueno's recent show.
One Twitter user wrote in Spanish: "What a horrible thing… how much bad taste."
Another said: "A disgrace, what a lack of respect! He may not like the monarchy but he could respect a deceased person. Apparently you have to be rude to gain an audience, what a sad world. If this man was a little smarter he would know that the queen has no political power."
Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday (8 September) surrounded by her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
The 96-year-old reigned over Britain for seven decades - making her the longest-reining monarch in the history of the United Kingdom.
The UK celebrated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee just a few months ago to mark the occasion.
She said at the time: "When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee."
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