Controversial TV presenter Emmy Bezzina's latest insults against his viewers on Smash TV has prompted a probe by the Broadcasting Authority.

Though the flamboyant lawyer is known for his pointed remarks, the comments he passed towards a viewer during his programme Il-Parlament Tal-Poplu appeared to have gone too far for many.

Asked by a viewer why he did not get into politics, before branding him a "pea brain", Dr Bezzina called him an "idiot" and then urged him to "jump off Dingli Cliffs with a noose attached to his neck".

"You're an onion marinated in mice droppings," Dr Bezzina replied.

Another caller who claimed that his tie and shirt did not match prompted another diatribe: "I can see you through our special cameras, and I can tell you that even the rubbish dumped at Wied Ghammieq looks better than what you are wearing."

When contacted, a BA spokesman said the authority was looking into the matter but said he could not further comment not to prejudice the case.

The programme which often deals about issues of democracy and rule of law, promotes the right of people to speak up and be heard.