Channel 4 is facing a backlash after transgender comedian NAKED moved live on air
Channel 4 faced furious backlash after a transgender comedian stripped completely naked on live television before playing a keyboard with her penis.
The move, now described as “misogynist”, “offensive” and a spur to complaints at Ofcom, was broadcast live on the channel’s Friday Night Live revival.
Singer Jordan Gray wrapped up a powerful song about her experiences as a trans woman as she performed the controversial stunt.
Among those who tweeted her criticism was author Helen Joyce, who branded the moment “a sex crime committed on camera.” While idiots cheer and cheer.’
Another said: “I was so looking forward to watching Friday Night Live, a highlight as a teenager. Always a hit-and-miss show, but this is the first time I’ve actually felt offended by an act…as a woman. Disgusting and misogynistic song that spits at the woman.’
Channel 4 faced furious backlash after a transgender comedian stripped completely naked on live television before playing a keyboard with her penis
The move, now described as “misogynist”, “offensive” and a spur to complaints at Ofcom, was broadcast live on the channel’s Friday Night Live revival
More complaints came as critics urged each other to report the event to Ofcom – the government-recognized television regulator.
One user tweeted: “I would like to know how Ofcom will deal with this? This kind of misogynist perversion shouldn’t be allowed on television.’
Another tweeted a screenshot of them filing an Ofcom complaint, captioned: “If anyone wants to do the same…”
“Jordan Gray’s misogyny, which is condoned by Channel 4, is terrible,” added another person.
“It takes a lot to offend me. That did it. I couldn’t care less about him getting his boy out, it’s the words I complain about.
“Make a complaint – Ofcom”
The dramatic performance was part of the one-off return of the popular ’80s standup show, originally called Saturday Live, which Channel 4 aired as part of its 40th birthday celebrations.
The show featured comedians who appeared on the original version of the show, such as Jo Brand and Harry Enfield, as well as new talent, such as Gray and Rosie Jones, and was hosted by Ben Elton.
Before the performance, Gray, who became the first transgender singer on talent show The Voice in 2016, told her Twitter followers, “Tonight we’re making history.”
“I haven’t had a Yorkie bar in five years,” she said at the start of her set, echoing the chocolate brand’s earlier slogan, “It’s not for girls.”
Gray took to the keyboard in a bright pink suit and told the audience, “This is the coolest night of my life, you’re watching me have the coolest night of my life.”
She opened the song with the lyrics: “I look at the faces in this room and wish I could crawl back into the womb.
‘And start again, against God’s plans, with different glands and smaller hands.’
The dark, curled comedian added, “I wish the world could finally understand: I’m more than just a female Russell Brand.”
She then launched into the comedic song, which referenced the Chuckle Brothers skit “To Me to You,” before saying, “Now back to me – this song is about me.”
The song moves into their own take on Do-Re-Mi and increasingly intense keyboard playing.
As the song draws to a close, she tells the audience, “You know what the best thing about live TV is? I can do such stupid things!’
She then jumps off the piano before counting down “one, two, three,” ripping off her suit and fully exposing herself.
After dancing around the stage, the nude comedian returns to the keyboard, shouting “See you Friday at the London Palladium b*****s” and briefly playing a few keys with her penis.
She jumps onto the piano seat before leaving the stage, to great applause from the audience.
After the sketch, host Ben Elton quipped, “Now that’s what I call a kn*b gag.”
The 90-minute show, which aired at 9 p.m. Friday, also featured performances from Julian Clary, Stephen Fry, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
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