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BBC is 'actively considering' concerns over sitcom star Vittorio Angelone after he apologises for his 'pathetic' 'rape joke'

Vittorio Angelone, who is set to star in the forthcoming BBC sitcom 'Rewarding', has been condemned by Rape Crisis Northern Ireland and Dublin Rape Crisis Centre over the remarks.
Vittorio Angelone, who is set to star in the forthcoming BBC sitcom 'Rewarding', has been condemned by Rape Crisis Northern Ireland and Dublin Rape Crisis Centre over the remarks.
OnlyFans creator Rebecca Goodwin reported a rape to police in July 2025, a year before a clip of Vittorio Angelone's "joke" about her assault reached social media.
OnlyFans creator Rebecca Goodwin reported a rape to police in July 2025, a year before a clip of Vittorio Angelone's "joke" about her assault reached social media.

Vittorio Angelone, 30, is the star of the forthcoming BBC sitcom 'Rewarding'. He made the remark about influencer Rebecca Goodwin during a Have a Word podcast roast of comedian Freddy Quinne, recorded in late 2025. In a tearful TikTok video, Goodwin said: 'It's not funny and he's not funny.' Angelone has since apologised, calling himself 'completely pathetic'.

Ricky Gervais mocked Angelone's apology in a post he has since deleted.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre condemned the joke, saying it discourages survivors from coming forward.

Goodwin said Adam Rowe, Daniel Sloss and Freddy Quinne apologised to her before Angelone did.

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