Hawkes apologises for Grimsby 'joke'
TODAY we are appealing for you to let us know what you think is great about Grimsby following an Internet gaffe from panto star Chesney Hawkes.
The One And Only – who is starring in Jack And The Beanstalk at Grimsby Auditorium – has publicly apologised after making a "joke" about Grimsby on social networking site Twitter.
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Chesney Hawkes in his dressing room at Grimsby Auditorium
He came under fire after he posted panto phrase "Oh no it isn't" under a poster proclaiming "Grimsby – worth a second look".
However, he immediately apologised after a complaint from a fan, tweeting: "It was a panto joke! I love Grimsby. Sorry if I offended you. I assure you I didn't mean to."
He told the Grimsby Telegraph: "It was light-hearted and I apologise to anyone who was offended by the caption.
"I will be changing it to 'Oh yes it is', which is what I should have written in the first place.
"I have been staying in Cleethorpes and I love both areas."
For more on this story, see today's Grimsby Telegraph.
Let us know what you love about the area by commenting on this story, e-mailing newsdesk@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk or calling (01472) 372213.
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by Steve, Grimsby :-(
Saturday, December 19 2009, 1:37PM
“As far as I'm concerned the guy didn't do anything wrong. He was simply being honest and yes he is right. Grimsby is a dump and full of chavs which I hate so much.....bring on 2010 cos I will be leaving GY!!! yay!”
by David Sanderson, Grimsby
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:55PM
“It's probably just a publicity stunt to boost ticket sales, when the bar staff outnumber the audience in Grimsby, you need Aladdin to rub the magic lamp, next year get Noddy Holder or that extra from 'The Sweeney'.”
by JJ, Gy
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:54PM
“Warrior, have you read today's Viewpoint page in the paper... might want to take a look at the pictures of Christmas trees printed, including Berlin by a reader.....................”
by Aamey, Leeds & London
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:49PM
“I agree with tokenbrit - whom did chesney actually offend? 99% of Grimsby is in agreement with chesney..”
by David Sanderson, Grimsby
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:44PM
“Chesney: Say 'Tim's got a job' when the audience responds 'OH, ho he hasn't' that's standard procedure, if they say 'Oh, YES, he has' that's the time to get worried.”
by David Sanderson, Grimsby
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:40PM
“He WILL have another one single...oh, no he won't! Only joking Chesney! You'll spend your life in panto in places like Grimsby, Swindon, Cowdenbeath and Wrexham, let's cut to the real chase and get the one hit wonder buying a copy of the RATM single in HMV and plugging it as the xmas numero uno! It's all for a good cause.”
by warrior, Cleethorpes
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:39PM
“Elfin,
I took a photo of the tree at the River Head and at High Cliff and sent them to viewpoint.
Then just to show how a tree should be decorated, I also sent a photo of a tree I took in Berlin while I was there, on the 27 Nov. The photos were sent in last week. I am still waiting for them to be published!!
You are right, the tree looks pathetic, just a few lights and that's it! :-(”
by major tom, ground control
Friday, December 18 2009, 4:50PM
“Couldn,t the telegraph run a campaign to name and shame Chesney Hawkes ?”
by Tokenbrit, Clee - oh no it isn't! lol
Friday, December 18 2009, 1:27PM
“Whatever happened to a sense of humour - if it's one thing the British are good at it's taking the mickey out of ourselves!!! Mr Hawkes 'came under fire' from whom exactly?”
by oddbob, GY
Friday, December 18 2009, 1:08PM
“Slow news day???
Let him say what he wants. I agree with his first statement.. Grimsby is a hole and will always be a hole..there isnt anything worth a second look. Thats if it hasnt been stolen with the first look mind..”