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Metro Apologizes After False Rowling Holocaust Denial Claim Deleted

8/26/2026

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Nicholas Hoult left the Harry Potter series, citing scheduling conflicts.
Metro published a story on August 24 that falsely claimed J.K. Rowling engaged in Holocaust denial.
Columnist Euan McColm called the claim “f***ing wild,” leading Metro to delete it and issue an apology.
Metro’s correction removed the allegation, also noting mischaracterization of For Women Scotland’s legal case.

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Story summary

Nicholas Hoult left the Harry Potter series, citing scheduling conflicts.
Metro published a story on August 24 that falsely claimed J.K. Rowling engaged in Holocaust denial.
Columnist Euan McColm called the claim “f***ing wild,” leading Metro to delete it and issue an apology.
Metro’s correction removed the allegation, also noting mischaracterization of For Women Scotland’s legal case.