George Lazenby

Australian star George Lazenby, 83, has been dropped from his own show for making 'offensive statement's while on stage.

he named women he had slept with, and there were children in the audience, and a lot families who had brought their kids probably to their first classical music concert." They do not reflect the views of Concertworks. [James Bond](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/no-time-die-who-your-24953399) after Sean Connery stepped down from the film franchise. Let us know in our poll](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/no-time-die-who-your-24953399) [James Bond](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/james-bond-films-complete-list-22554587) show. [James Bond](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/james-bond) star [George Lazenby](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-lazenby) has been axed from his own show after reportedly boasting of his sexual conquests while on stage.

Former James Bond George Lazenby has been axed from a national touring music show after boasts and comments he made at Perth Concert Hall.

‘His comments were his own and do not reflect our society today. It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way. ‘I personally have friends within my close circle who are gay and I would never wish to offend anyone. As I am of my other kids, Jennifer – who has made me a great granddad. My younger kids are doing well: George Jnr and my twins, Samuel and Kaitlin. These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today’s society. People were just getting so woke. I only ever wish to share some stories and hopefully entertain some people,’ the actor wrote on social media. They added: ‘He named women he had slept with, and there were children in the audience, and a lot families who had brought their kids probably to their first classical music concert.’ At Perth Concert Hall on Saturday, it was claimed that children were in the audience and privy to his language and ‘unacceptable’ comments and recollections. ‘On behalf of Concertworks, we sincerely apologise to the audience, performers, conductor, WASO and the Perth Concert Hall. Producers apologised to ‘the audience, performers, conductor, WASO and the Perth Concert Hall’ as they ‘denounced’ the actor and mode’s conduct.

James Bond actor George Lazenby has apologised after making "hurtful" and "homophobic" remarks during an on-stage interview.

“They do not reflect the views of Concertworks. “I personally have friends within my close circle who are gay and I would never wish to offend anyone. It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way. “It was absolutely unbelievable,” they continued. It was creepy, it was offensive… It was absolutely horrific behaviour.”

Actor, 83, sparked backlash for comments he made during an on-stage interview in Australia over the weekend.

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The 007 actor is facing a backlash after audience members complained about his 'offensive' behaviour.

Choosing not to continue the role, Lazenby was replaced by a returning Connery in Diamonds Are Forever, before he was subsequently replaced by [Roger Moore](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/james-bond-actor-roger-moore-7891719) in 1973’s Live and Let Die. He named women he had slept with, and there were children in the audience, and a lot families who had brought their kids probably to their first classical music concert.” “They do not reflect the views of Concertworks. These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today’s society. The Australian actor – who played 007 in 1969's The company removed him from promotional images on its

George Lazenby was criticised by fans after making "creepy" comments about women on stage in Perth.

" His views are not shared or endorsed by WASO or Perth Concert Hall." He was disgusting, there's no two ways about it." "It was absolutely unbelievable… It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way. If you have a story suggestion email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). "He didn't kidnap [anyone], there was no rape. "These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today's society. The company has been in touch with concertgoers to issue a refund, he added. I will never play him again. People were just getting so woke. I am sorry and saddened to hear that my stories in Perth on Saturday might have offended some people.

James Bond actor George Lazenby has been cut from a show after allegedly bragging about his “sexual conquests,” among other topics.

[Lazenby was left out of the Oscars’ James Bond tribute](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/despite-being-in-the-oscars-james-bond-tribute-a-very-important-actor-was-left-out-of-the-presentations-speech). [the next James Bond movie isn’t expected to begin filming until 2024 at the earliest](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/james-bond-boss-barbara-broccoli-reveals-when-the-next-007-movie-will-start-filming-and-its-not-that-far), so it will be a while until we learn who the next actor will be to don the tuxedo. This incident at The Music of James Bond follows six months after [James Bond movies](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2471737/all-james-bond-movies-in-order-from-sean-connery-to-daniel-craig) canon, having played 007 in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Alas, instead of talking about his experience as a However, Lazenby has been axed from the show after allegedly making comments about “sexual conquests” and more, for which the actor has issued an apology.

George Lazenby played James Bond back in 1969, he joins such actors as Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton and Daniel Craig...

Following the completion of the movie, Lazenby was offered $1 million to play Bond again, but he turned down the generous wage, demanding double. An infamous industry diva, Lazenby refused to sign up for a seven-film deal after his manager and close friend, Ronan O’Rahilly, told him that he should just make one and then “get out”, but this was merely the start of his somewhat prickly demeanour. But there are some among us who celebrate the Australian actor George Lazenby, the Bond actor who took on the role just once in his career, appearing in the celebrated 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service., as the greatest to ever do it.

The appearances of 83-year-old actor George Lazenby as a special guest of a national tour of James Bond music continues to rattle the entertainment industry ...

“What was different about Saturday night? Entertainment reporter Peter Ford says he’s curious as to why there was no backlash against Lazenby’s appearances in Adelaide and Sydney, after the actor apologised for any offence caused at his Perth appearance on Saturday night. The appearances of 83-year-old actor George Lazenby as a special guest of a national tour of James Bond music continues to rattle the entertainment industry after the Australian was dumped from the final leg in Melbourne.