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Lee Mack’s ill-advised joke about jungle winner Jill Scott amid calls for him to be ‘cancelled’

Comedian Lee Mack found himself in hot water after making a controversial joke during the 2023 National Television Awards about Jill Scott

Comedian Lee Mack found himself in hot water after making a controversial joke during the 2023 National Television Awards. The comedian defended his actions (Credit: SplashNews) Speaking to The Sun after the ceremony, Lee dismissed the backlash over his quip about Jill Scott. Referring to his fellow nominees Michael McIntyre, Richard Osman, and Bradley Walsh, he joked: “It also shows diversity targets are really working, doesn’t it?

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