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Chris Rock slammed as most unpleasant, aggressive and rude by Richard Madeley

"He was the most unpleasant, rude, aggressive, unlikeable human being I have interviewed on camera - without question.""

Wales Online

Richard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack

Richard Madeley, 65, described the comedian, 57, as the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange

Daily Mirror

Will Smith not facing arrest as Chris Rock declines to file police report

Will Snith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about his wife

Wales Online

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How Jada Pinkett Smith reacted to Chris Rock’s joke about her at the Oscars

The ‘Red Table Talk’ host did not look pleased

The Independent UK

Chris Rock’s GI Jane 2 joke explained after Will Smith smack at Oscars 2022

Chris Rock directed a GI Jane 2 joke at Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia

Daily Mirror

Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Daily Mirror

BREAKING Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

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Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith and say's 'it's not ok to hit somebody' after Oscars slap

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was quick to slam Hollywood actor Will Smith after he stormed the stage and physically attacked comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards

Daily Mirror

Oscars 2022: Celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Stars described it as the ‘ugliest moment’ in the ceremony’s history

Evening Standard

How are audiences trashing the 2022 Oscars? Let us count the ways ...

LOS ANGELES — Even before Will Smith’s onstage assault of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday decidedly changed the vibe of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharp criticism of the telecast flew fast and furious from viewers at home and industry insiders alike.

Los Angeles Times

This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

The Guardian - AU

‘To hide the coward’: how Will Smith’s personal history may explain his Oscars violence

The actor, who hit Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about his wife, has written publicly about his need to compensate for a childhood marred by domestic violence

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock before emotional acceptance speech

The moment startled viewers and nearly upstaged an otherwise smooth Oscars telecast.

Axios

Will Smith incident joins ranks of Oscar scandals and outtakes

In 94 years there have been a number of other notorious incidents at the annual Academy Awards

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Irish Mirror

Oscars award show sent into chaos as Will Smith storms stage to hit Chris Rock after gag about wife

Referring to Pinkett Smith, Rock said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2"

The Guardian - AU

Oscars 2022: a historic night for women – overshadowed by male violence

If Jane Campion becomes the third woman ever to win best director but Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, did it really happen?

Bangkok Post

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and hit comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife.

The Conversation

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.

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The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Live updates on Will Smith and Chris Rock drama, winners in full and more

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

Tribune News Service

Will Smith hits Chris Rock during Oscars over bald joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Comedian Chris Rock got a startling slap in the face from actor Will Smith at the Oscars Sunday night.

The Guardian - AU

Monday briefing: Russia and Ukraine to return to negotiating table

Zelenskiy prepared to discuss neutrality … Oscars in chaos as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock … and changes to England’s school system to be unveiled

Wales Online

LAPD issue statement over Will Smith Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife

Daily Mirror

50 Cent leads Hollywood's reaction to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at the Oscars

Will Smith's Best Actor win at the Oscars was overshadowed on Sunday night, thanks to the actor taking to the stage to smack comedian Chris Rock. Hollywood stars such as 50 Cent, Sophia Bush and Kathy Griffin have since offered their thoughts on the shocking moment

The Guardian - US

‘Violence isn’t OK’: Hollywood reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Reactions from in and around the industry to the most talked-about moment of the Oscars ranged from delight in the mess to concern

Wales Online

Will Smith's tearful speech and apology in full after Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith hit Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards

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