SBS host Lucy Zelic has shocked the SA soccer community after labelling Adelaide a “s**thole” and “incredibly dull”.

The TV personality tweeted on Tuesday afternoon that she was “truly sorry” for the unprovoked attack on the SA capital she delivered on The World Game podcast a day earlier.

During an interview with Central Coast Mariners recruit Ziggy Gordon, a guest on the show, Zelic took the opportunity to unload on Adelaide.

Yesterday I made an off-handed comment about Adelaide on The World Game LIVE. I recognise these comments weren’t okay and I’m truly sorry for what I said. — Lucy Zelić (@LucyZelic) September 24, 2019

“You won’t see much in Adelaide,” Zelic replied to Gordon, after asking the Scottish import where in Australia he had visited since arriving in the country.

“Adelaide’s a s**thole.

“No disrespect, no disrespect.

“I can say that because I’ve travelled there multiple times and I didn’t enjoy it.

“I found it to be incredibly dull and boring.”

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media_camera SBS TV host Lucy Zelic has drawn criticism from the SA soccer community after labelling Adelaide a “s**thole”. Picture: Chris Pavlich

In a tweet on Tuesday, Zelic said she recognised the “off-handed” comments about Adelaide “weren’t OK” and that she was “truly sorry” for what she said.

The on-air outburst had drawn a surprised response from her TWG co-host Nick Stoll, but was not referenced again during the podcast.

Zelic’s rant prompted FIVEaa breakfast hosts David Penberthy and Will Goodings to brand her a “dopey cow” and an “airhead”.

Premier Steven Marshall also joined the debate, extending an invitation to the 2014 and 2018 World Cup presenter.

“It’s an outrageous comment,” Marshall said.

“I think that commentator needs to come to Adelaide and have a look at the great state that we are.”

Soccer fans took to social media to vent their frustrations.

“SBS should sack Lucy Zelic after her offensive comment about Adelaide being ‘a s**thole’,” Orazio di Carlo tweeted.

“What a horrendous statement to make about a city that had often been voted in the top five most liveable cities in the world.

“Lost me as a viewer SBS.”

Local soccer radio commentator Spiro Karanikos-Mimis took a similar stance.

“Very average from someone who many consider a leading voice in our game here in Australia,” Karanikos-Mimis tweeted.

Adelaide United match-day MC and radio host Jarrod Walsh also had his say.

“Hey @LucyZelic, we need to talk …” Walsh tweeted.

Several others referenced ACT-born Zelic’s hometown.

media_camera Lucy Zelic led SBS’ TV coverage of the Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018 World Cups.

“Bold of Lucy Zelic to call Adelaide a s**thole despite growing up in Canberra,” Alex tweeted.

Meanwhile, others saw the lighter side of Zelic’s comments.

One recalled former Reds coach Aurelio Vidmar’s infamous “p**sant town” description of Adelaide, following an A-League finals loss to Melbourne Victory in 2009.

“All Lucy Zelic’s excellent work respecting diverse cultures, peoples and places has been undone by her calling Adelaide a s**thole and not a p**sant town,” Nice Orange tweeted.

Another offered Zelic a guided tour of the city.

“@LucyZelic I am extremely disappointed by your comments about Adelaide,” Marcello Bruno tweeted.

“And you know what, if you come over for a weekend with your boyfriend I will personally host you guys, chaperone you around and show you what this great state and city has to offer.”

Zelic and fellow presenter Craig Foster admirably hit back at social media trolls who were angry over her correct pronunciations of players names during last year’s World Cup.

An SBS spokesperson said Zelic had made some comments she “regrets” and had apologised for them.

Central Coast hosts Adelaide United in an FFA Cup semi-final in Gosford next Wednesday.