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Originally Posted by Shasown

Nope it isnt, if it even got to court it would be rapidly dismissed, there have been cases in the past where comedians have been sued for slander, all the decisions in these cases were decided on what a reasonable person would think of the comment and the intent behind them.

There have been numerous cases in the past were comedians have been sued. In all those cases the general nature of the comedians act is examined, One of the more high profile cases was with Sasha Barren Cohen in his Alii G guise, he was sued on both sides of the Atlantic. Both suits were dismissed.

Did Boyle infer it was true or does he just throw out random offensive ideas as his act. His intent is not to break news or even suggest there is any truth in what he says, he simply tries to offend and shock.

Incidentally it would have to be Katie Price who sued him, Ofcom cant do that. She didnt say she would sue for libel, probably because she has already spoke to her lawyer and been informed the best she can hope for is Channel 4 to get him to apologise.

I never said Ofcom could or would do that, If you read back I said all they would probably do is make him apologise which you so swiftly pointed out they could not do.

Definition of slanderous : 1. Law Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation.
2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone.

I believe that what he said fits into the second definition pretty well, she may not win a case but it would definitely be arguable non the less.