[Mrluvaluva]

Rugby player and reality TV star Gavin Henson has been sacked by the Cardiff Blues over drunken antics on a plane - and banned from using the airline.

The father of singer Charlotte Church's two children was dismissed by the club following his behaviour on a flight back from Glasgow on Saturday morning.

Blues chief executive Richard Holland said in a statement: "The Cardiff Blues management have discussed the matter at length but have acted swiftly since the incident occurred on Saturday morning.

"Gavin admitted himself that his behaviour was totally unacceptable and the immediate termination of his contract sends out a clear message that behaviour like that will not be tolerated at the Blues."

Henson quickly apologised for his behaviour, saying he was "truly embarrassed", but it was insufficient to stop the Cardiff team protecting their commercial interests.

Mr Holland added: "We have a duty to our supporters and sponsors to protect the good name of Cardiff Blues and those associated with our brand."

The 30-year-old, who won 33 caps for his country, has also been banned from travelling on Flybe airline for six months.

A Flybe spokesman said: "The safety of our passengers and staff is Flybe's number one priority and, as such, the airline has a zero tolerance attitude to unruly behaviour on board our aircraft."


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They seem to be tight lipped about what happened on the flight in question?

[Jordan.]

Atleast he still has C5..... bet he'll probably be in CBB now.

[Shaun]

Seems quite an extreme reaction to whatever he did. I wish football was as strict.

[Locke.]

Pretty sure he only just started playing again aswell?

Saw him on Sky Sports News after the bachelor ended and he was only training to get back fit then

[GypsyGoth]

What did he do on the plane while he was drunk?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

What did he do on the plane while he was drunk?

All I have read is this:

"The former fiance of Charlotte Church and Strictly contestant admitted he 'behaved inappropriately' after allegedly throwing ice cubes at other passengers." Hardly a sackable offence? Maybe it was the excuse they were waiting for to get rid of him?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

All I have read is this:

"The former fiance of Charlotte Church and Strictly contestant admitted he 'behaved inappropriately' after allegedly throwing ice cubes at other passengers." Hardly a sackable offence? Maybe it was the excuse they were waiting for to get rid of him?

Dear lord. No wonder he was sacked. he should be slung in jail for that tbh. What an absolute monster

[Mrluvaluva]

"A Flybe spokesman said: 'The safety of our passengers and staff is Flybe's number one priority and as such the airline has a zero tolerance attitude to unruly behaviour on board our aircraft."

Too right. Somebody could have slipped on an ice cube. I say burn the bastard.

[GypsyGoth]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

All I have read is this:

"The former fiance of Charlotte Church and Strictly contestant admitted he 'behaved inappropriately' after allegedly throwing ice cubes at other passengers." Hardly a sackable offence? Maybe it was the excuse they were waiting for to get rid of him?

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Dear lord. No wonder he was sacked. he should be slung in jail for that tbh. What an absolute monster

Yea it seems like a real over reaction.

[Mystic Mock]

Tbf as harsh as the sacking is,he really shouldn't be throwing Ice Cubes at other passengers just because he was acting like a diva that probably didn't get what he wanted.