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Brogan-Leigh Hurst

TV viewers issue complaints after watching Will Smith slap Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith's behaviour at the Oscars has sparked outrage amongst TV viewers - with many complaining to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to reports.

The 53-year-old actor has come under fire in recent days after he stormed up to comic Chris Rock and slapped him around the face after he made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

And now it's reported a total of 66 viewers have complained to the FCC - a US government agency which regulates television, according to TMZ.

It's claimed viewers are calling for fines and are even invoking BLM.

In complaints obtained by the outlet, people had emailed about what they saw on Sunday night, with many left furious.

According to TMZ, one viewer from Michigan wrote: "The level of violence from one black man inflicted onto another over something he didn't like hearing is intolerable!! Are you tolerating this??? Thought black lives mattered?? Obviously not!! Is that your message???? Smith should be fined & suspended!!!!"

Another penned: "Obviously, the Oscar's crossed a line last night. I should not have to worry about what my CHILDREN are going to hear during the Oscar's presentation. Not delaying the broadcast for whatever reason was a FAILURE on your part. There needs to be fines and people need to be fired over this. Have we not learned anything in the decades since the Super Bowl debacle? Overall, you have a simple job. Do it!"

Meanwhile, the publication reports how lots of parents complained about their kids watching an assault happen live on TV.

It comes after Oscars organisers claim Will was asked to leave the Academy Awards following his altercation with Chris, but he refused, and by doing so broke the code of conduct.

The organisation said in a statement: "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated.

"While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently."

Many people asked why Will was able to remain seated in the audience after the slap, but it appears the academy set the records straight.

It was later reported by TMZ that Will was "never" asked to leave the ceremony, according to sources.

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