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.

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."

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