Discrimination | Ex-presenter accuses Crufts of ageism

Recently, the long-standing Crufts TV presenter, Peter Purves, found out that he was being let go from the show. He is convinced that his ousting was due to his 80-year-old face no longer fitting in with Channel 4 – The Daily Mail reported.

Purves, who served as a presenter for the prestigious dog show for 41-years, told the Daily Mail: “Honestly, I don't know when I last felt so upset and angry. The producers won't admit it but I am convinced that it's ageism, pure and simple.