Reporter gets licked on live TV and Twitter is disgusted: 'This guy should be charged'
During a town hall event at a Toronto comedy club, Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) reporter Chris Glover had an unexpected visitor in his live shot — who licked him and kissed his neck.
Afterwards Glover said he felt humiliated by the incident with the man, identified as Saskatchewan-born actor and comedian Boyd Banks.
Recordings of the full segment made the rounds on Twitter, leaving viewers horrified and disgusted.
I just saw this. I hope the police are looking for this guy. You do not get to touch, kiss or lick reporters. It’s not funny or cute. Journalists are not your property or there for your pleasure or entertainment. I’m so sorry you experienced this @chrisgloverCBC https://t.co/Hh6Pm1E0Vz
— Mercedes Stephenson (@MercedesGlobal) February 27, 2019
No one should be harassed like this while trying to do their job. I’m sorry Glover had to endure this.
Actor Boyd Banks sorry for licking CBC reporter on live TV, says there’s ‘no excuse’ for his actions https://t.co/pguxbdac4o pic.twitter.com/TA6IGT18Rv
— Kristen Bynoe (@KristenBynoe) February 27, 2019
Really inappropriate. This guy should be charged. https://t.co/U5RB5165SQ
— Wendie Gibbons (@WendieGibbons) February 28, 2019
This is disgusting. Sorry you had to go through this, Chris. I also can’t believe none of the bystanders did anything. Surely someone there could tell what was happening, no?
— Lorenda Reddekopp (@CBCLorenda) February 27, 2019
Ewww Ewwww Ewwww gross #gross #harasshttps://t.co/yJxFwb8myQ
— Daga (@Daga42665262) February 27, 2019
Disgusting, dirty old comedian sexually harasses a reporter on live TV. Come on, @CBC, DO SOMETHING and make an example of this creep. https://t.co/3t7MSL6wVf
— Tentative Apologist (@RandalRauser) February 27, 2019
This is beyond gross and disturbing. It’s assault. @chrisgloverCBC you are a true professional for handling that so calmly.
— Farrah Merali (@FarrahMerali) February 27, 2019
Great to see so many people supporting this reporter here. Please remember to do that when the same thing happens to women.
— extremely glenn and incredibly close (@flahertytweets) February 27, 2019
Banks has since apologized, saying there’s “no excuse” for his behavior. Glover said he reported the incident to police and told CBC radio he is doing fine and has a great support system.
“I think in his mind, he was trying to be funny. That’s the only thing that I can assume,” Glover said of Banks. “But I felt humiliated. I felt embarrassed and I felt I just wanted it to stop.”
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