'Hollyoaks' Actor Parry Glasspool Suspended Over Instagram Knife Video

Some are even calling for him to be sacked.

‘Hollyoaks’ actor Parry Glasspool is has been suspended from the soap, following a backlash over a bizarre video he posted on his Instagram account, where he brandished a knife and pretended to be a jealous girlfriend.

In the clip, Parry - who plays Harry Thompson in the Channel 4 series - spoke to the camera in a high-pitched voice while holding a kitchen knife.

A still from Parry's video
A still from Parry's video
Instagram

He was heard saying: “I don’t mind you talking to other girls, okay? After watching, I wouldn’t really mind. No, actually I would. No, joking babe, joking.

“I would kill you if you did! No, I wouldn’t even know how to with this knife. Actually, I know exactly how to. I’ve done it before and I’d do it again, so don’t even think about it!”

The now-deleted clip, which racked up over 10,000 views over the weekend, was titled “When Girls Try And Hide Their Crazy…”.

After being flooded with messages claiming the video was inappropriate and offensive, Parry first took down the video and later deleted his Instagram account entirely, while his Twitter page has now been made private.

In character with co-star Kieron Richardson
In character with co-star Kieron Richardson
Channel 4

Some outraged Twitter users called for the soap to axe him entirely, insisting the video sets a poor example to the soap’s young fanbase.

@WomenWorldNews1 Absolutely vile. Parry Glasspool should be fired immediately. Awful rolemodel for young people. #Hollyoaks

— Team Swan (@team_swan) August 6, 2016

@Hollyoaks How come you got rid of Stephanie Davis for being inappropriate yet you wont get rid of the dreadful actor who plays Harry?......

— Lyla Elsa Avaline (@lyla95) August 7, 2016

Parry Glasspool should be axed from Hollyoaks as that just isn't acceptable #Disgusted

— Anne (@Miss_Scots) August 6, 2016

Parry Glasspool should post a public apology for his video

— Alex Deighton (@AlexDeighton07) August 8, 2016

If Parry Glasspool isn't axed from oaks I don't know what they're thinking. HE TOOK THE PISS OUT IF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

— Owen-HNL (@MetcalfeSlays) August 8, 2016

Love Parry Glasspool & Harry but joking about domestic violence and holding a knife.. Not a good good 👎🏻

— Bethany Kate (@BethanyKate_1) August 7, 2016

However, others have suggested that people are being oversensitive with their criticism, and are standing by Parry amid the controversy.

Humour has to be taken figuratively, not literally. But you have to be clever for that... Team @ParryGlasspool always xx

— Sophie Dorigny (@sophie_dorigny) August 7, 2016

We are all here for you mate #isupportparry @ParryGlasspool pic.twitter.com/qFvJKanheY

— Gareth Richards (@Richards4Gareth) August 7, 2016

Can I say as someone who has suffered abuse in their life even I'm not offended by @ParryGlasspool vids. Some people need to get a damn grip

— Amber | Hollyoaks ❤️ (@YukiKibaChan) August 7, 2016

@ParryGlasspool .......it was only ment to be a funny parody/take on kady from love island......jeeeez 🙈 Hope you ok, my lovely 😘😘😘😘😘😘

— Kezza xxx (@KerriBaker12) August 8, 2016

I think @ParryGlasspool has the potential to rectify his mistake.... He is a strong actor who can help others that way. Good luck...

— Giselle (@ItsGiselleJay) August 7, 2016

It was later revealed that Parry had been given a two-week suspension from ‘Hollyoaks’, with his spokesperson adding: “Parry Glasspool has received a substantial fine which is being donated to a domestic violence charity and has begun a two-week suspension.”

In a statement to HuffPost UK, Parry said: “I want to say sorry to anyone I have upset or offended.

“My friends would know that I would never condone domestic violence in any way and I am mortified that people would think that about me.

“My post, made a few months ago, was intended to be a funny take on other videos that I had seen shared on social media but on reflection was not appropriate for my followers. It wasn’t meant to be sinister but I can see why it was viewed as such. I will be taking a break from social media.”

The soap actor was previously forced to apologise over a remark he made on social media about one of this year’s ‘Love Island’ contestants, who he suggested looked a “really creepy guy” capable of “date rape”.

Before You Go

LOADINGERROR LOADING
Close

What's Hot