"I wasn't thinking, I made a mistake and I have apologised several times to Michelle for my remark. There is no excuse for using offensive words under any circumstances and I have learned from this foolish mistake."
Blanchard responded: "I think it's important for everyone to realise the tremendous hurt that can be caused by a carelessly offensive remark. I hope Julia has learned a valuable life lesson. I wish her no ill will, and we now have a professional working relationship. It's onwards and upwards for me. "
But after the episode aired, viewers quickly condemned Sloane and said she needed to do more than apologise.
"I've never heard anyone use that word in New Zealand. Old boating term? Yeah right!" wrote one viewer on Facebook.
"Your apology was ridiculous!! Didn't seem sincere one bit," said another.
