ITV pulls Noel Clarke drama finale following sexual harassment claims
Despite the actor s vehement denials, Viewpoint s final episode will not be broadcast, but the show will be available on ITV Hub
1 May 2021 • 12:17am
British actor and director Noel Clarke displays his Orange Rising Star Award at the British Academy Film Awards in 2009
Credit: Joel Ryan/AP
ITV has decided to axe broadcasting the final episode of Viewpoint on its main channel, following the sexual harassment and bullying allegations made against its lead, Noel Clarke, who denies them.
The broadcaster will instead make the season finale available on ITV Hub from Friday evening for a limited time for any viewers who wish to seek it out .
Noel Clarke says he ll seek help in apology but continues to deny sexual misconduct
Actor Noel Clarke has released a statement to vehemently deny the allegations of sexual misconduct brought against him by 20 women and says he ll be seeking professional help
The video will auto-play soon8Cancel
Play now
Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up!
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice
Clarke, one of the series’ stars, has been accused of misconduct by 20 women
Tony Maglio | April 30, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
Getty Images
The CW has removed “Bulletproof” from its streaming platforms, including CW Seed, following accusations of misconduct against series star Noel Clarke (pictured above,
right), a person with knowledge of the decision told TheWrap.
A report published in The Guardian on Thursday featured 20 women who accused the “Bulletproof” actor of sexual harassment, unwanted groping, inappropriate comments made on set, sharing explicit photos and videos without consent and bullying. Clarke denied all allegations except for one, admitting he once made inappropriate comments about one woman.
BAFTA suspends Noel Clarke s membership over allegations of sexual harassment
SECTIONS
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2021, 01:00 PM IST
Share
Synopsis
Clarke, 45, who starred in Doctor Who and created the film trilogy Kidulthood , Adulthood and Brotherhood , strongly denied all the claims.
AP
The film and television academy said it was also suspending Clarke s award for outstanding British contribution to cinema, given to him earlier this month at a ceremony in London.
Related
LONDON: Britain s motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying. The film and television academy said it was also suspending Clarke s award for outstanding British contribution to cinema, given to him earlier this month at a ceremony in London.
Clarke vehemently denied the allegations in a statement to the newspaper.
He said: “In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me. If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.”
The statement from Bafta said: “In light of the allegations of serious misconduct regarding Noel Clarke in the Guardian, Bafta has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice.”