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'I call BS on that': Jack labels Real Housewives of Auckland 'pathetic, contrived', lashes 'N' word response

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The Breakfast host isn't impressed with the response to the controversy. (Source: Other)

The show's bosses are taking the matter very seriously after one of the women used the word. (Source: Other)

'Ask A Black American' blogger Tyrone Russell says the issue is how 'distastefully' the story was presented. (Source: Other)

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