Comedian Daniel O'Reilly retires Dapper Laughs
Comedian Daniel O'Reilly has announced he is retiring the character Dapper Laughs, amid complaints and the cancellation of his TV show and UK tour.
ITV announces Dapper Laughs show is axed
ITV has decided not to commission a second series of comedian Dapper Laughs' show, following a series of complaints.
The broadcaster has received 29 complaints from the public since first airing and an online petition to stop a second series being commissioned has garnered over 50,000 signatories.
The petition accuses comedian Daniel O'Reilly, whose alter ego is Dapper Laughs, of a "misogynistic" attitude towards women that perpetuates "everyday sexism".
An ITV spokesman said:
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Dapper Laughs insists: 'Dapper Laughs is gone'
The man behind Dapper Laughs says he has killed off the character after his TV series was axed and his tour was cancelled.
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Dapper Laughs UK tour axed as shows are cancelled
The Dapper Laughs UK tour has been cancelled as the operator confirmed shows will not go ahead, amid widespread criticism and complaints.
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Petition calls for ITV to axe Dapper Laughs show
More than 50,000 people have signed an online petition criticising comedian Daniel O'Reilly's alter ego for his 'misogynistic' attitude.