MP urges ITV to axe John Barrowman from Dancing On Ice after the actor admitted he repeatedly exposed himself on Doctor Who set
Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke claimed the ice-skating competition is a family show and so the actor, 54, should not be a part of it
On Friday, Barrowman apologised for exposing himself but insisted showing his penis was all in good humour
He said: With the benefit of hindsight I understand upset may have been caused
Clarke, 45, is at the centre of new claims this time during Doctor Who spell
Some 20 women accused Clarke of sexual harassment, groping and bullying
Doctor Who was by all accounts a welcome exception, at least for some time.
Recently, Noel Clarke, the actor behind the Doctor’s former companion Mickey Smith, came under fire for allegations of sexual abuse from no less than 20 women, most of whom detailed incidents that spanned a decade of his professional career. Of course, the British star was quick to deny these, though he later asserted that he was “deeply sorry” for some of his actions that may have caused unintended harm. It seems, however, that he wasn’t alone in this mode of behavior.
Last week, a video from a
Noel Clarke Accused of Sexual Harassment on Doctor Who Set; BBC Shocked and Will Investigate
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Embattled British star Noel Clarke has been accused of misbehavior of the sets of BBC’s flagship show “Doctor Who” the program that helped turn him into a household name in the U.K.
“Several sources came forward to allege they were sexually harassed or inappropriately touched by the actor on a flagship show, ‘Doctor Who, ” U.K. newspaper The Guardian reported on Friday.
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Clarke played the vehicle technician character Mickey Smith on “Doctor Who” from 2005 to 2010.
Noel Clarke accused of sexual misconduct on set of Doctor Who
Noel Clarke (Jonathan Brady/PA)
Noel Clarke has been accused of sexual misconduct on the set of BBC series Doctor Who.
The actor and producer has been embroiled in controversy since last week, when the Guardian published allegations of misconduct from 20 women who knew him in a professional capacity.
Bafta suspended his membership and his recent outstanding British contribution to cinema award, while TV channels cut ties with the 45-year-old.
We have made a statement regarding Noel Clarke on our website https://t.co/C5yi6BmDlA
Clarke has previously said he “vehemently” denies allegations of sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour but will be seeking professional help and has apologised “deeply” for his actions.