Former James Bond star George Lazenby has apologised after being dropped by a promoter following an interview at a Perth live performance which has been described as "creepy" and "offensive".
Lazenby, who starred as 007 within the 1969 movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, has publicly apologised after his efficiency at The Music of James Bond occasion at Perth Live performance Corridor on Saturday evening.
A lady who was within the viewers known as Perth radio station 6PR yesterday to share her scathing evaluation of the 83-year-old's on-stage interview, saying, "He was disgusting, there is no two methods to explain it".
The 83-year-old was later faraway from future tour performances by promoter Concertworks.
Lazenby then took to social media to apologise.
"I'm sorry and saddened to listen to that my tales in Perth on Saturday may need offended some folks," he shared on Twitter.
"It was by no means my intention to make hurtful or homophobic feedback and I'm actually sorry if my tales that I've shared many instances had been taken that approach. I solely ever want to share some tales and hopefully entertain some folks.
"I personally have pals inside my shut circle who're homosexual and I might by no means want to offend anybody. Having been surrounded by sturdy ladies all my life, I've at all times admired and revered ladies and their needs."
The viewers member mentioned his look was "creepy" and "horrific".
"He spent the entire interview simply speaking principally about his sexual conquests, he was homophobic, he swore, he definitely wasn't speaking about his Bond motion pictures, he downplayed the Queen, a day after she died," she advised 6PR.
Live performance promoter Concertworks issued a press release on social media apologising for Lazenby's efficiency and saying he wouldn't be attending the live performance in Melbourne.
"Concertworks is extraordinarily saddened and upset by George Lazenby's language, feedback and recollections throughout The Music of James Bond live performance on the Perth Live performance Corridor on Saturday 10 September," the assertion learn.
"These had been his private views and there's no excuse for this in immediately's society.
"They don't mirror the views of Concertworks. On behalf of Concertworks, we sincerely apologise to the viewers, performers, conductor, WASO and the Perth Live performance Corridor.
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"Concertworks denounces Mr Lazenby's conduct and the ultimate Music of James Bond live performance in Melbourne will proceed with out Mr Lazenby in attendance."