Nytt På Nytt Sparks Controversy with Royal Satire Episode

Nytt På Nytt Season Premiere: The Controversy

Last Friday, Nytt På Nytt returned to NRK, and in the season's first episode, the satire program tackled the highly publicized case of Marius Borg Høiby (27). The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (52) is facing accusations of bodily harm, vandalism, and threats, and is under investigation for domestic violence and theft.

It was expected that Nytt På Nytt would address the situation, as the program is known for mocking current events. However, how they approached the issue led to complaints received by the Broadcasting Council.

Viewer Reactions and Complaints

The way they attacked the matter involved manipulating a well-known speech by King Harald. Viewers could distinguish between the king's actual voice and the altered one used during the segment. “Norwegians are boys who hit girls they like, take cocaine and run away to parties in Italy,” said the clearly fake nasal voice impersonating the king.

Broadcasting Council secretary Erik Skarrud confirmed that approximately ten complaints have been received regarding last Friday's episode of Nytt På Nytt. Most of the complaints centered on the program's mockery of the king. It appears that the backlash stems from using the king in the context of Marius's issues, rather than the jokes themselves.

Impact on Royal Figures

Attempts to obtain comments from the royal family regarding this episode were not successful, and no statements have been made from any of those mocked.

On a related note, the program also poked fun at Princess Märtha Louise (52) and Durek Verrett's (49) wedding, specifically mentioning the sale of their wedding photo rights to tabloids.

In a self-revelation, Marius Borg Høiby admitted to committing acts of vandalism and bodily harm. He expressed remorse and described his ongoing struggles with substance abuse in an official statement.

This incident emphasizes the ongoing balance between satire and respect for public personas, which continues to ignite discussions within the media landscape.