Britain’s Got Talent finalist ‘sorry’ after jokes about disabled people and Asians unearthed by viewers
A BRITAIN’S Got Talent finalist has apologised after viewers unearthed jokes he made about disabled people and Asians.
Steve Royle also made sexist comments and gags about blacking up.
He once tweeted: “Paralympics have made me impatient with wheelchair users. I think, ‘I know you can go faster’.”
A member of the public who alerted The Sun to the tweets, said: “I am really disappointed to see these offensive and racist comments from someone who portrays himself as a family friendly entertainer.”
Steve, 52, from Chorley, Lancs, apologised for his “insensitive posts” when approached by The Sun.
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He said: “Thankfully, both myself and the world have evolved.”
The Sun understands BGT bosses reprimanded Steve but have not kicked him off the show.
A source said: “Steve is very apologetic to everyone at BGT.” The live final is on ITV1 on Saturday, October 10.
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