Joan Rivers Says Sorry For Swearing On TV
June 18th, 2008
Comedian Joan Rivers has issued an apology for swearing on a British television show, after she called actor Russell Crowe a “f*cking sh*t” during the live broadcast. Click ‘read more’ to watch the video.
While taking part in a panel discussion on the chat show ‘Loose Women’, Rivers was asked whether she enjoys interviewing celebrities on the red carpet.
“When they’re nice,” she responded before launching into the foul-mouthed rant that got her kicked off the show during the next commercial break.
Rivers issued a statement saying, “Yes, I swore, and I’m so f*cking sorry,” later telling MediaGuardian.co.uk that, “I thought there was a seven-second delay.”
“I have won an Emmy, been nominated for a Tony award, done every show and become an icon and when people ask me what is left in my career I have always said I don’t know, but I have never been forcibly thrown out of a TV studio. It is another milestone.”
A representative for the ITV television network explained, “An editorial decision was taken that Joan Rivers should not appear in the final part of the programme. Loose Women guests are always briefed that it is a live daytime show and as such are reminded not to swear or use inappropriate language.”
Watch the video of Rivers’ tirade below.
Photo taken by Charles William Bush.
