Egyptian TV host Marwa Sabry issued a formal apology to actress Dina El-Sherbiny following a wave of intense criticism over remarks deemed offensive during an episode of her show "Qa‘dat Setat."

In a video posted on her Instagram account, Marwa clarified that she never intended to offend anyone and that her comments were part of a segment covering the week’s top social media trends. She emphasized that mistakes can happen and that offering an apology is the right thing to do.

"Dina El-Sherbiny in the spotlight" Marwa said, “The last episode covered Dina El-Sherbiny because she was trending and the center of public attention. I take responsibility for my mistake, and it’s not wrong to admit it and apologize.”

She also expressed her respect and admiration for Dina, affirming that she is a fan and that the video was a gesture of appreciation for both the actress and her audience in Egypt and the Arab world. Marwa added: “The credit is yours, and special thanks to Advisor Ashraf Abdel Aziz.”

Background of the dispute The controversy erupted after Marwa accused Dina of being responsible for Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz’s separation from his wife, Anne El-Rifai, which triggered widespread public anger and prompted the channel to clarify its stance.

Legal measures Dina El-Sherbiny filed an official complaint against Marwa Sabry, accusing her of slander, defamation, and spreading rumors. She also submitted complaints against social media pages circulating false information about her.

The channel hosting Marwa Sabry released an official statement asserting that her comments reflect her personal opinion and do not represent the channel’s position. It emphasized its full commitment to journalistic ethics and rejection of any violations or offensive content in its programming.