{"id":"n_5am6ulplocczwa6ugf6q","seq":9795933,"kind":"article","title":"Jonathan Ross Explains Backstory Behind “Tasteless” David Walliams Joke","url":"https://deadline.com/2026/11/david-walliams-jonathan-ross-statement-comedy-awards-joke-1237220082","summary":"British TV presenter Jonathan Ross has landed himself in some hot water over the past week for his past association with both David Walliams and Russell Brand. The Guardian and ITV News’ report into allegations against Walliams including from teenagers referenced a joke Ross made at the 2004 British Comedy Awards. “The comedy awards is […]","published":"2026-11-11T09:39:53Z","seen":"2026-11-11T09:57:00Z","lang":"en","country":"US","source":{"id":"kite-deadline-com-e30fb3","name":"deadline.com","domain":"deadline.com"},"via":"kite-deadline-com-e30fb3","topics":["movies","news","david walliams","jonathan ross","russell brand"],"authors":["Max Goldbart"],"entities":[{"id":"Q40054","name":"Jonathan Ross","type":"person"},{"id":"Q359665","name":"David Walliams","type":"person"}],"image":"https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/GettyImages-2234739108.jpg","mentions":3,"story":"st_54dvo6fcp3z4xd6dkjba","category":"arts-culture-entertainment","category_p":0.73,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":0.03,"political":0.07}