The broadcaster said in a statement: 'As listeners may find the playing of Michael Jackson's music insensitive, RTÉ has no plans to playlist his music at this time.'
Image: PA Archive/PA Images Image: PA Archive/PA Images RTÉ WON’T BE adding Michael Jackson to its playlists in order not to offend listeners, following abuse claims about the deceased singer.
“As listeners may find the playing of Michael Jackson’s music insensitive, RTÉ has no plans to playlist his music at this time.” Allegations about the late singer have surfaced in the documentary Leaving Neverland, where two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck , outline the abuse they say they were subjected to.
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