British TV presenter Jonathan Ross has landed himself in some hot water over the past week for his past association with both David Walliams and Russell Brand.
The Guardian and ITV News’ report into allegations against Walliams including from teenagers referenced a joke Ross made at the 2004 British Comedy Awards. “The comedy awards is 15 years old – 15 years old! And like most 15-year-olds, it’s drunk, it’s unpredictable and it’s probably going home with David Walliams,” Ross joked at the time.
Ross addressed the joke and the broader allegations this morning, saying in a statement
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