The BBC has revealed that it is “actively considering” concerns around a rape joke made by Vittorio Angelone, the star of forthcoming sitcom Rewarding .

Earlier today, the Irish comedian apologised for his comments about the sexual assault of public figure Rebecca Goodwin, who is currently going through a rape trial.

Angelone, 30, referred to the influencer’s rape during an appearance on Have a Word podcast. After becoming aware of the remarks, Goodwin said in a video: "I understand comedy and things can be laughed at, but this is one of the hardest things I've ever been through in my life and I'm not exaggerating and it just hurts. It's not funny and he's not funny.”

In the wake of Goodwin’s response, which went viral on TikTok, Angelone shared a statement on the subject, in which he apologised and branded himself “completely pathetic”.…