Dane Baptiste

2024 - 5 - 3

Comedian Dane Baptiste in Hot Water: Dropped by Agencies and Reported to Police

Antisemitism - Apology - Comedian - Death Threat - Social Media

Comedian Dane Baptiste faces backlash after being dropped by agencies and reported to police for controversial Instagram post. Find out more!

Comedian Dane Baptiste has recently found himself in a whirlwind of controversy. The talented comedian was dropped by his agencies, Insanity and Gag Reflex, after issuing a disturbing death threat on Instagram. This incident led to Baptiste issuing his first statement amidst the chaos.

Baptiste's explosive Instagram post targeted an unnamed 'Zionist comedian,' sparking outrage and leading to police involvement. The incident not only resulted in his agencies severing ties with him but also raised concerns within the Jewish community over the nature of his post.

In a turn of events, Baptiste apologized to the Jewish community for the alarming post, acknowledging his error in judgment. Despite his apology, the fallout from his actions has been significant, with the police being called in to investigate the matter further.

As the controversy surrounding Dane Baptiste continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the impact of social media posts and the importance of responsible online behavior. The incident also sheds light on the sensitive nature of discussions around religion and ethnicity in the public sphere.

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Dane Baptiste Dropped By His Agencies As He Issues First ... (Deadline)

Dane Baptiste has been dropped by agencies Insanity and Gag Reflex and reported to the police after death threat, while he issues first statement.

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Talent agencies drop comedian Dane Baptiste over death threat to ... (Jewish Chronicle)

Dane Baptiste, who starred in a BBC show and was nominated for an award at the Edinburgh Fringe, attacked an unnamed โ€œZionist comedianโ€ on Instagram earlier ...

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Dane Baptiste apologises to Jewish community for 'disturbing ... (Sky News)

Stand-up comedian and TV star Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agency, which said the contents of a deleted Instagram post were "completely at odds ...

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Comedian Dane Baptiste is reported to police after making 'death ... (Daily Mail)

Cops were called on comedian Baptiste, 42, over the threatening Instagram post about an unnamed Jewish woman who he claimed to be 'stalking' his family ...

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Dane Baptiste dropped by agent after misogynist death threat (British Comedy Guide)

Comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agent, Gag Reflex, after posting a misogynistic, antisemitic death threat towards another comedian on social ...

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Comedian Dane Baptiste sparks outrage over 'death threat' to ... (Yahoo News UK)

Dane Baptiste said he made 'a massive error of judgement' and has 'no ill intention towards the Jewish community' after he was accused of antisemitism.

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Dane Baptiste reported to police over alleged anti-Semitic threat to ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

TV regular, 42, apologises for social media post, that attacked 'Zionist' woman and warned 'I will be at your literal doorstep'

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Comedian Dane Baptiste reported to police following 'antisemitic ... (The Independent)

Comedian Dane Baptiste has been reported to the police and dropped by his talent agencies after issuing an 'antisemitic death threat' to an unnamed female ...

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Agents part ways with Dane Baptiste after social media post ... (Westmeath Independent)

The comedian appeared to hit out at an unnamed comic for looking at his family's social media page.

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Dane Baptiste: I made an 'error of judgment' : News 2024 : Chortle ... (Chortle)

Dane Baptiste: I made an 'error of judgment' - Comic's apology as he fights to save his career after his death threat to a female Jewish comedian.

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Agents part ways with Dane Baptiste after social media post ... (Meath Chronicle)

The comedian appeared to hit out at an unnamed comic for looking at his family's social media page.

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