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Panto star sacked for swearing
11:01am Thursday 22nd November 2007
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The star of this year's Charter Theatre panto Paul Danan has been fired after swearing on stage in front of hundreds of children.
Former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island star Danan, who was due to play the lead role in Jack and the Beanstalk, swore twice on stage during the annual Christmas lights switch on last night, watched by a crowd of around 3,000 people.
But this morning bosses at production company Pele Productions said they were starting the search for a new lead actor.
Council leader Councillor Ken Hudson confirmed Danan had been removed from the show.
He said: "His outburst was a disgrace and an insult to the people of Preston. Pantomime is all about family fun and entertainment and we want families to come to the pantomime and have a great time.
"We're now looking for a new actor to play Jack, in Jack and the Beanstalk - someone who will wow the audience, but treat them with respect.
"The pantomime cast start their rehearsals on Monday and they will be working extra hard to put on a fabulous show for Preston.
"As such, this year's Jack and the Beanstalk will become one of best pantomimes in Preston's history."
Danan was also slapped with an £80 on-the-spot fine by police after the foul-mouthed outburst.
The Mayor of Preston, Coun Christine Abram, said she was disgusted by his comments and would be demanding talks with Guild Hall boss Chris Haylett to find out why Danan - who has admitted drink and drug abuse in the past - was chosen for the role.
She said: "It has been the talk of Preston and mums were last night saying that they would not go to the panto if he was in it.
"I am glad they have sacked him because he is not the sort of person we want here.
"I didn't know anything about him before he took the role but I now hear that he has a bit of a reputation.
"I shall be speaking with Chris to find out why he was picked to front what is a family show in the first place."
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Justine Frost, Preston says...
11:27am Thu 22 Nov 07
Justine Frost, Preston says...
11:27am Thu 22 Nov 07
Chris Manning, TW says...
12:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Chris Manning, TW says...
12:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Chris Manning, TW says...
12:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Rachel Sallis, says...
12:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Rachel Sallis, says...
12:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Rachel Sallis, says...
12:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
ali, hasi says...
1:15pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Justine Frost wrote:i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better.
Shocking!!! Why was he given the microphone for the second time!!!? or even aloud on the stage again. He looked like he was on drugs!!! I had my four year old daughter with me last night, swearing is something i don't want her exposed to. im sure other mums will agree!!! ???
ali, hasi says...
1:15pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Justine Frost wrote:i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better.
Shocking!!! Why was he given the microphone for the second time!!!? or even aloud on the stage again. He looked like he was on drugs!!! I had my four year old daughter with me last night, swearing is something i don't want her exposed to. im sure other mums will agree!!! ???
ali, hasi says...
1:15pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Justine Frost wrote:i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better.
Shocking!!! Why was he given the microphone for the second time!!!? or even aloud on the stage again. He looked like he was on drugs!!! I had my four year old daughter with me last night, swearing is something i don't want her exposed to. im sure other mums will agree!!! ???
Jon, says...
1:37pm Thu 22 Nov 07
i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better
Oh .. the irony!
Jon, says...
1:37pm Thu 22 Nov 07
i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better
Oh .. the irony!
Jon, says...
1:37pm Thu 22 Nov 07
i wasnt there to see it justine but i agree with you why should our children be subjected to foul and inappropriate language, a lot of pwople reasing this will add that it is just the way things are but why are they like that. My children dont hear it at home but i know its around at school etc some people need to educate themsleves for the better
Oh .. the irony!
four_eyes, says...
1:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
four_eyes, says...
1:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
four_eyes, says...
1:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
2:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
2:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
2:01pm Thu 22 Nov 07
AndyD, Preston says...
2:02pm Thu 22 Nov 07
four_eyes wrote:Totally agree, my initial thoughts were that some people are being hysterical, but then how can I say that when it's not reported what he said. Give the facts!
But what did he say? Don't give us half the story, we need all the facts here. The F word? The C word? Or just a lame B word?
AndyD, Preston says...
2:02pm Thu 22 Nov 07
four_eyes wrote:Totally agree, my initial thoughts were that some people are being hysterical, but then how can I say that when it's not reported what he said. Give the facts!
But what did he say? Don't give us half the story, we need all the facts here. The F word? The C word? Or just a lame B word?
AndyD, Preston says...
2:02pm Thu 22 Nov 07
four_eyes wrote:Totally agree, my initial thoughts were that some people are being hysterical, but then how can I say that when it's not reported what he said. Give the facts!
But what did he say? Don't give us half the story, we need all the facts here. The F word? The C word? Or just a lame B word?
Richard Parry, says...
2:07pm Thu 22 Nov 07
He's a f-ing disgrace!
Richard Parry, says...
2:07pm Thu 22 Nov 07
He's a f-ing disgrace!
Richard Parry, says...
2:07pm Thu 22 Nov 07
He's a f-ing disgrace!
Adrian, Preston says...
2:12pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Adrian, Preston says...
2:12pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Adrian, Preston says...
2:12pm Thu 22 Nov 07
AndyD, Preston says...
2:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Adrian wrote:Are you for real? To say you are shivering your nuts off is hardly swearing, very slightly inappropriate maybe but for God’s (I know – blasphemy!) sake get your head out of the shed and into the real world!! And as for him saying 'Flange', send him to hell forever!! Do you really see the world through rose tinted glasses? If this is all we had to worry about our kids hearing I'd be a very happy dad! Unbelievable.
A work colleague of mine who was there with her young daughter when Paul Danan was at the microphone says he was 'shivvering his nuts off' a reference to the cold weather and the word 'flange' was used. I won't be going to the panto if this sort of filth is being hurled at our children by so-called celebrities. You wouldn't get this from Mike Yarwood or the Crankies.
AndyD, Preston says...
2:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Adrian wrote:Are you for real? To say you are shivering your nuts off is hardly swearing, very slightly inappropriate maybe but for God’s (I know – blasphemy!) sake get your head out of the shed and into the real world!! And as for him saying 'Flange', send him to hell forever!! Do you really see the world through rose tinted glasses? If this is all we had to worry about our kids hearing I'd be a very happy dad! Unbelievable.
A work colleague of mine who was there with her young daughter when Paul Danan was at the microphone says he was 'shivvering his nuts off' a reference to the cold weather and the word 'flange' was used. I won't be going to the panto if this sort of filth is being hurled at our children by so-called celebrities. You wouldn't get this from Mike Yarwood or the Crankies.
AndyD, Preston says...
2:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Adrian wrote:Are you for real? To say you are shivering your nuts off is hardly swearing, very slightly inappropriate maybe but for God’s (I know – blasphemy!) sake get your head out of the shed and into the real world!! And as for him saying 'Flange', send him to hell forever!! Do you really see the world through rose tinted glasses? If this is all we had to worry about our kids hearing I'd be a very happy dad! Unbelievable.
A work colleague of mine who was there with her young daughter when Paul Danan was at the microphone says he was 'shivvering his nuts off' a reference to the cold weather and the word 'flange' was used. I won't be going to the panto if this sort of filth is being hurled at our children by so-called celebrities. You wouldn't get this from Mike Yarwood or the Crankies.
four_eyes, says...
2:25pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richard Parry wrote:Thanks for the tip-off Richard. At least we now know what it is we're supposed to be offended by.
The T-word and then then the mother-F word. He's a f-ing disgrace!
Now I have all the facts, I can make a balanced, informed comment:
I'm glad they sacked Paul Danan, as anyone who uses such a terrible Americanism as mother-effer deserves all the punishment they get.
I hope Mr Danan has learned the following valuable lesson: say no to globalisation by sticking to good old fashined Anglo-Saxon expletives.
four_eyes, says...
2:25pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richard Parry wrote:Thanks for the tip-off Richard. At least we now know what it is we're supposed to be offended by.
The T-word and then then the mother-F word. He's a f-ing disgrace!
Now I have all the facts, I can make a balanced, informed comment:
I'm glad they sacked Paul Danan, as anyone who uses such a terrible Americanism as mother-effer deserves all the punishment they get.
I hope Mr Danan has learned the following valuable lesson: say no to globalisation by sticking to good old fashined Anglo-Saxon expletives.
four_eyes, says...
2:25pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richard Parry wrote:Thanks for the tip-off Richard. At least we now know what it is we're supposed to be offended by.
The T-word and then then the mother-F word. He's a f-ing disgrace!
Now I have all the facts, I can make a balanced, informed comment:
I'm glad they sacked Paul Danan, as anyone who uses such a terrible Americanism as mother-effer deserves all the punishment they get.
I hope Mr Danan has learned the following valuable lesson: say no to globalisation by sticking to good old fashined Anglo-Saxon expletives.
justine, preston says...
2:33pm Thu 22 Nov 07
justine, preston says...
2:33pm Thu 22 Nov 07
justine, preston says...
2:33pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
2:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
justine wrote:In which, that is an absolute disgrace and appalling. In fact, it makes ME want to swear!!!
he seemed to be doing it to get a reaction!!! it was very shocking howiet- he told the audience to make some mother f'ing noise, and when the rock fm staff asked him why he wasn't dressed up in his panto clothes he repied' 'cuz i dont want to look a tw*t like this lot- (pointing to the other panto 'stars'!)
howiet, swindon says...
2:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
justine wrote:In which, that is an absolute disgrace and appalling. In fact, it makes ME want to swear!!!
he seemed to be doing it to get a reaction!!! it was very shocking howiet- he told the audience to make some mother f'ing noise, and when the rock fm staff asked him why he wasn't dressed up in his panto clothes he repied' 'cuz i dont want to look a tw*t like this lot- (pointing to the other panto 'stars'!)
howiet, swindon says...
2:39pm Thu 22 Nov 07
justine wrote:In which, that is an absolute disgrace and appalling. In fact, it makes ME want to swear!!!
he seemed to be doing it to get a reaction!!! it was very shocking howiet- he told the audience to make some mother f'ing noise, and when the rock fm staff asked him why he wasn't dressed up in his panto clothes he repied' 'cuz i dont want to look a tw*t like this lot- (pointing to the other panto 'stars'!)
Bernard, says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Bernard, says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Bernard, says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
arnie, brookfield says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
arnie, brookfield says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
arnie, brookfield says...
2:55pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
3:30pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
3:30pm Thu 22 Nov 07
howiet, swindon says...
3:30pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Alex, Paul Danan Mum's House says...
3:32pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Alex, Paul Danan Mum's House says...
3:32pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Alex, Paul Danan Mum's House says...
3:32pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richie P, Brighton says...
4:10pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richie P, Brighton says...
4:10pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Richie P, Brighton says...
4:10pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Charlie Dunn, Preston says...
4:36pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Charlie Dunn, Preston says...
4:36pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Charlie Dunn, Preston says...
4:36pm Thu 22 Nov 07
paul danan, Preston says...
5:47pm Thu 22 Nov 07
and who gives a monkey's nut sack if i use colourful languges? i was born and bred tat way. all i said was, gee, my nutsack is freezing then asked who'se up for a flange later?-didnt know mic was still on.
then someone got angry coz i said moth#$ f%^&*kers
crazy world ey? i be back to panto tho, dont worry get tickets, itll be a rite crack
paul danan, Preston says...
5:47pm Thu 22 Nov 07
and who gives a monkey's nut sack if i use colourful languges? i was born and bred tat way. all i said was, gee, my nutsack is freezing then asked who'se up for a flange later?-didnt know mic was still on.
then someone got angry coz i said moth#$ f%^&*kers
crazy world ey? i be back to panto tho, dont worry get tickets, itll be a rite crack
paul danan, Preston says...
5:47pm Thu 22 Nov 07
and who gives a monkey's nut sack if i use colourful languges? i was born and bred tat way. all i said was, gee, my nutsack is freezing then asked who'se up for a flange later?-didnt know mic was still on.
then someone got angry coz i said moth#$ f%^&*kers
crazy world ey? i be back to panto tho, dont worry get tickets, itll be a rite crack
TMD, Lancs says...
6:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I think you'll find that our children use those very words on a daily basis in the school playground, usually picked up from the mainstream media, their families and their peers.
And Justine: it is 'allowed ' not 'aloud '!!! Please evaluate your own language skills before you go on a tirade about the skills of others!!!
Swearing is part of our vocabulary and our culture. If it wasn't then the words simply wouldn't exist! I'm more worried about the intellectual capacity of my fellow citizens, than the antics of a potty-mouthed celebrity! Perhaps you should all direct your attention to the parasites in Whitehall who have created this debased, empty, valueless culture, where morons are 'celebrities' and good people get left behind.
Think about it!
TMD, Lancs says...
6:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I think you'll find that our children use those very words on a daily basis in the school playground, usually picked up from the mainstream media, their families and their peers.
And Justine: it is 'allowed ' not 'aloud '!!! Please evaluate your own language skills before you go on a tirade about the skills of others!!!
Swearing is part of our vocabulary and our culture. If it wasn't then the words simply wouldn't exist! I'm more worried about the intellectual capacity of my fellow citizens, than the antics of a potty-mouthed celebrity! Perhaps you should all direct your attention to the parasites in Whitehall who have created this debased, empty, valueless culture, where morons are 'celebrities' and good people get left behind.
Think about it!
TMD, Lancs says...
6:23pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I think you'll find that our children use those very words on a daily basis in the school playground, usually picked up from the mainstream media, their families and their peers.
And Justine: it is 'allowed ' not 'aloud '!!! Please evaluate your own language skills before you go on a tirade about the skills of others!!!
Swearing is part of our vocabulary and our culture. If it wasn't then the words simply wouldn't exist! I'm more worried about the intellectual capacity of my fellow citizens, than the antics of a potty-mouthed celebrity! Perhaps you should all direct your attention to the parasites in Whitehall who have created this debased, empty, valueless culture, where morons are 'celebrities' and good people get left behind.
Think about it!
European Dinner Lady no.1, Amsterdam says...
7:16pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Thank you for making my reading of this tawdry blog ultimately worthwhile !!
European Dinner Lady no.1, Amsterdam says...
7:16pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Thank you for making my reading of this tawdry blog ultimately worthwhile !!
European Dinner Lady no.1, Amsterdam says...
7:16pm Thu 22 Nov 07
Thank you for making my reading of this tawdry blog ultimately worthwhile !!
stacey, preston says...
7:18pm Thu 22 Nov 07
stacey, preston says...
7:18pm Thu 22 Nov 07
stacey, preston says...
7:18pm Thu 22 Nov 07
stacey, preston says...
7:22pm Thu 22 Nov 07
exactly what i'd say!
stacey, preston says...
7:22pm Thu 22 Nov 07
exactly what i'd say!
stacey, preston says...
7:22pm Thu 22 Nov 07
exactly what i'd say!
Jim Davidson, OBE, says...
8:31pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I've presented two of the most popular game shows EVER . I also have a reputation for providing clean, family fun at bargain prices.
Also, for a nominal fee I can provide you with my special earphones, which I have hand-crafted using furniture polish and old lunchbox handles. These earphones can detect any swear word within a 20-metre radius and replace the word with a short burst of the soothing tones of Barry Manilow. For more information, please visit www.jimdavidson.org.
uk .
Jim Davidson, OBE, says...
8:31pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I've presented two of the most popular game shows EVER . I also have a reputation for providing clean, family fun at bargain prices.
Also, for a nominal fee I can provide you with my special earphones, which I have hand-crafted using furniture polish and old lunchbox handles. These earphones can detect any swear word within a 20-metre radius and replace the word with a short burst of the soothing tones of Barry Manilow. For more information, please visit www.jimdavidson.org.
uk .
Jim Davidson, OBE, says...
8:31pm Thu 22 Nov 07
I've presented two of the most popular game shows EVER . I also have a reputation for providing clean, family fun at bargain prices.
Also, for a nominal fee I can provide you with my special earphones, which I have hand-crafted using furniture polish and old lunchbox handles. These earphones can detect any swear word within a 20-metre radius and replace the word with a short burst of the soothing tones of Barry Manilow. For more information, please visit www.jimdavidson.org.
uk .
TRAMPOLINE, says...
9:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
quotehas anyone seen my shoes?
TRAMPOLINE, says...
9:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
quotehas anyone seen my shoes?
TRAMPOLINE, says...
9:09pm Thu 22 Nov 07
quotehas anyone seen my shoes?
I'm so posh, Preston says...
11:12am Fri 23 Nov 07
I'm so posh, Preston says...
11:12am Fri 23 Nov 07
I'm so posh, Preston says...
11:12am Fri 23 Nov 07
Julie Burchill, Preston says...
11:21am Fri 23 Nov 07
Julie Burchill, Preston says...
11:21am Fri 23 Nov 07
Julie Burchill, Preston says...
11:21am Fri 23 Nov 07
Bryan, Clapham says...
6:04am Sat 24 Nov 07
'Flange' is an often misunderstood term which should be cherished and loved, yet is so often comdemned and feared instead. It's origins lie in the great aubergine famines of the 1930's, and it is rumoured to have been the last word uttered by Moses, the gypsy king and prophet.
For more information about the word 'flange', please visit:
http://www.flanges.c
o.uk/
Bryan, Clapham says...
6:04am Sat 24 Nov 07
'Flange' is an often misunderstood term which should be cherished and loved, yet is so often comdemned and feared instead. It's origins lie in the great aubergine famines of the 1930's, and it is rumoured to have been the last word uttered by Moses, the gypsy king and prophet.
For more information about the word 'flange', please visit:
http://www.flanges.c
o.uk/
Bryan, Clapham says...
6:04am Sat 24 Nov 07
'Flange' is an often misunderstood term which should be cherished and loved, yet is so often comdemned and feared instead. It's origins lie in the great aubergine famines of the 1930's, and it is rumoured to have been the last word uttered by Moses, the gypsy king and prophet.
For more information about the word 'flange', please visit:
http://www.flanges.c
o.uk/
John Flynn, Preston says...
4:00pm Mon 26 Nov 07
John Flynn, Preston says...
4:00pm Mon 26 Nov 07
John Flynn, Preston says...
4:00pm Mon 26 Nov 07
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Justine Frost, Preston says...
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