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Will Smith hits Chris Rock on stage at Oscars after he made joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

The drama unfolded when Chris joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzzcut, quipping: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2."

Daily Record

Call for Will Smith to be sanctioned: Hollywood stars react to assault

"The ‘vessels of love’ I have known or admired never acted violently against another human being…"

Wales Online

ITV GMB viewers spot 'friction' as Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith's Oscars outburst - but Richard Madeley brands Chris Rock 'rude'

Susanna and Richard were discussing the incident which overshadowed the Academy Awards

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Will Smith's conflict with Chris Rock at the Oscars EXPLAINED; Here's what happened and why

Will Smith smacking comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 has left people around the world in utter shock. What initially seemed like a planned skit was later confirmed by the officials as something unscripted.

The Times of India

This is what Best Actress Jessica Chastain and Best Actor Will Smith wore for Oscars 2022

The 94th Oscars ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Monday with all the big Hollywood stars shining under one roof. While it wasn't a surprise to see them dressed to the nines, two celebrities who picked up the top honours of the night, ended up…

The Times of India

Education Secretary on how to talk to children about Will Smith

"My heart went out to Will Smith and his family"

Wales Online

What Chris Rock's GI Jane joke about Jada meant and why it was so upsetting

Will Smith took offence after the swipe at his wife's medical condition

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ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid blasts Will Smith 'assault' on Chris Rock

The broadcaster was in disbelief after the dramatic moment from the Oscars 2022 ceremony

Liverpool Echo

Watch in full: Will Smith hits Chris Rock at Oscars after Jada Pinkett Smith jibe

Will Smith walked up on stage at the Oscar Awards 2022 and smacked comedian Chris Rock in the face for joking about his wife

Daily Mirror

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars ceremony; CODA takes top prize

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about Smith's wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that left attendees and viewers stunned. In a separate surprise, the independently produced CODA scooped the top prize, becoming the first-ever streaming film to…

Radio France Internationale

From Will Smith’s slap to not televising eight categories, this year’s Oscars was a tasteless mess

After one of the most dramatic Oscars ceremonies in recent memory, Clarisse Loughrey asks whether this was the ‘viral moment’ the Academy Awards were after, and questions whether organisers have lost all basic respect for the films they claim to honour

The Independent UK

LAPD release statement on Will Smith's Oscars slap after Chris Rock 'declines to file report'

Police have since confirmed no police report has yet been filed following an altercation at the Oscars

Chronicle Live

Watch moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 - and full joke about wife

The sudden incident happened after Chris, 57, made a joke about Jada Pinket Smith's shaved head.

Irish Mirror

Oscars organisation says it 'does not condone violence', after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during ceremony

The organisation behind the Oscars ceremony has said it does not condone violence, following an incident in which actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during the awards ceremony.

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Wales Online

Chris Rock slammed as most unpleasant, aggressive and rude by Richard Madeley

"He was the most unpleasant, rude, aggressive, unlikeable human being I have interviewed on camera - without question.""

Daily Mirror

Richard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack

Richard Madeley, 65, described the comedian, 57, as the "most unpleasant person I've interviewed without hesitation" as he weighed in on the heated exchange

Wales Online

Will Smith not facing arrest as Chris Rock declines to file police report

Will Snith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about his wife

The Independent UK

How Jada Pinkett Smith reacted to Chris Rock’s joke about her at the Oscars

The ‘Red Table Talk’ host did not look pleased

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Daily Mirror

Chris Rock’s GI Jane 2 joke explained after Will Smith smack at Oscars 2022

Chris Rock directed a GI Jane 2 joke at Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia

Daily Mirror

Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Irish Mirror

BREAKING Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Daily Mirror

Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith and say's 'it's not ok to hit somebody' after Oscars slap

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was quick to slam Hollywood actor Will Smith after he stormed the stage and physically attacked comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards

Evening Standard

Oscars 2022: Celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Stars described it as the ‘ugliest moment’ in the ceremony’s history

Los Angeles Times

How are audiences trashing the 2022 Oscars? Let us count the ways ...

LOS ANGELES — Even before Will Smith’s onstage assault of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on Sunday decidedly changed the vibe of Hollywood’s biggest night, sharp criticism of the telecast flew fast and furious from viewers at home and industry insiders alike.

The Guardian - AU

This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

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