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The U2 frontman had just played the Live Lounge with his band and was speaking with Jo Whiley when he reportedly made the comment about the Coldplay singer.
A BBC spokeswoman apologised for any offence the remark may have caused to listeners.
"An on-air apology was made immediately for the language used," she said, adding that she was not aware of any viewer complaints lodged following the interview.
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