BBC star weighs in on Baby Reindeer controversy - 'Comedy industry knows identity of Richard Gadd's abuser'
ok.co.ukRichard Osman has dropped a bombshell, claiming those in the comedy industry knows the identity of the individual who sexually assaulted Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer.The TV favourite and former Pointless host, aged 53, claimed that Richard hasn't kept his abuser's identity a secret within the industry, revealing that "everyone knows who he [Gadd] is talking about" in his harrowing stage show and its Netflix adaptation.The series, which delves into the comedian's haunting experiences with stalking and sexual assault, recently aired its fourth episode on Netflix, shocking audiences with a raw depiction of Gadd's alter ego, Donny, being abused by a made-up male TV writer named Darrien.
This portrayal sparked wild guessing games among viewers, as they tried to unmask the real inspiration behind the fictional abuser.
However, the situation took a dark turn when an innocent man was mistakenly identified as the real-life Darrien, leading to a barrage of threatening messages online and police stepping in.
Confirming the serious nature of the incident, a spokesperson for the British police stated: "We're investigating after a man reported receiving threatening messages on social media.
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