"ITV cancels Viewpoint finale following Noel Clarke allegations"

"ITV cancels Viewpoint finale following Noel Clarke allegations"

Postby dutchman » Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:04 pm

"ITV has decided it is no longer appropriate to broadcast the final episode"

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ITV has decided to pull the finale of Viewpoint following allegations about its lead star Noel Clarke.

A group of 20 actresses, producers and other entertainment professionals have alleged to The Guardian that Clarke engaged in a pattern of behaviour that included unwanted sexual touching and harassment, taking and sending unwanted sexual content and bullying on set. Clarke has denied the allegations.

The fifth and final episode of Viewpoint will instead be made available on the ITV Hub until Sunday night.

In a statement, the broadcaster said: "ITV has a zero tolerance policy to bullying, harassment and victimisation and robust procedures in place to investigate and deal with any complaints.

"In light of the very serious nature of the allegations against Noel Clarke raised by 20 women in the Guardian's report, ITV has decided it is no longer appropriate to broadcast the final episode of the drama Viewpoint on ITV main channel this evening.

"We are mindful that some of our viewers have already invested four hours of their time over the past four nights in following this thriller which was due to conclude this evening, and they have yet to see the final episode.

"As such we plan to make it available on ITV Hub tonight for a limited time for any viewers who wish to seek it out, and watch its conclusion."


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