- Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone has publicly apologised to influencer Rebecca Goodwin for making a joke about her sexual assault during an appearance on the Have a Word podcast while she is going through a rape trial.
- Goodwin responded to the joke in a viral TikTok video, stating that the situation was one of the hardest things she has ever experienced and expressing how much the comments hurt her.
- Following Goodwin's video, Angelone issued a statement calling himself completely pathetic, admitting that his need for validation superseded his morals and standards.
- Angelone confirmed that he has apologised directly to Goodwin and thanked those who called him out, acknowledging that he should never have joked about sexual violence.
- The 30-year-old comedian, who is set to star in the forthcoming BBC sitcom Rewarding, previously drew attention earlier this year for mocking former Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt on The Last Leg.
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