Conservative MP says he too would 'lamp' Chris Rock for a joke like the one about Jada Pinkett Smith

Chris Rock made a tasteless joke about Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars.

Rock made a joke at the expense of his wife while Will Smith slapped Rock in the face.

—Simon Hoare MP (@Simon4NDorset) March 28, 2022

Rock made a reference to Pinkett Smith's bald head.

Smith hit Rock on stage. Smith shouted to Rock to keep his wife's name out of his mouth after returning to his seat.

The moment sparked responses from all over the world, including from the chairman of the Commons select committee.

If someone thought it was funny to make a joke at the expense of a medical condition, I would get up and lamp him. The joke was tasteless.

Although his comment has caused some controversy, Hoare is not backing down.

Smith won best actor for his role as Serena and Venus Williams in King Richard, and he gave a contrite acceptance speech in which he said he hoped the Academy would invite him back.