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‘Shameful’: James Corden slated for distasteful Weinstein joke

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Twitter was up in arms last night after TV presenter, James Corden, kicked off a charity gala with a joke about alleged sexual offender, Harvey Weinstein.

Taking to the stage in front of a number of Hollywood A-listers including Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks, James made light of the serious allegations made against the famed producer.

Speaking to the crowd, he said: “It’s a beautiful night here in LA. So beautiful, Harvey Weinstein has already asked tonight up to his hotel to give him a massage.”

Understandably, the 'joke' was met with mixed reaction, with many believing the gag was in poor taste.

Realising he may have upset some members of the audience, the host responded with:  “I don’t know whether that groan was because you like that joke or you don’t like that joke.”

“If you don’t like that joke, you should probably leave now.”

At this point, we're thinking 'James, just quite while you're ahead' – but alas, he continued to rub salt in the wound.

“It has been weird this week though, watching Harvey Weinstein in hot water.”

“Ask any of the women who watched him take a bath, it’s weird watching Harvey Weinstein in hot water.”

“Harvey Weinstein wanted to come tonight, but he’ll settle for whatever potted plant is closest.”

Of course, the jokes were widely condemned on Twitter, with some accusing the star of belittling the bravery of all the women that have come forward so far.

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