George Lazenby

Former James Bond star George Lazenby has apologised after being accused of making " creepy" and " disgusting" comments in an on-stage interview.

The Actor , who played 007 in the 1969 Film On Her Majesty 's Secret Service , was appearing as part of an Australian tour called The Music of James Bond .

Audience members in Perth took offence at what they described as " homophobic" comments, and explicit anecdotes.

Lazenby said he was " saddened to hear" That his stories had offended fans.

" 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, " he wrote in a statement.

The 83-year-old Australian actor has been removed from all future performances on The Tour .

Theatre producer Concertworks said it was " extremely saddened and disappointed" by Lazenby's " language, comments and recollections" throughout Saturday's show in Perth.

" These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today's society. They do not reflect the views of Concertworks, " said The Company 's lawyer, Aaron Kernaghan.

The Company has been In Touch with concertgoers to issue a refund, he added. In the meantime, it has " chosen to discontinue its relationship with Mr Lazenby" and has commenced " a thorough review of the matter".

According to one audience member, Lazenby spent Saturday's interview " talking about basically his sexual conquests".

" He was homophobic, he swore, he certainly wasn't talking about his Bond movies, " " He downplayed The Queen A Day after she died, " she added.

" It was absolutely unbelievable… At one point he named an Australian cricketer whose daughter he was chasing, and He Said he dragged The Daughter out of a pub and put her in a car in London, which again is of course horrific.

" It wasn't even charming, it wasn't even funny. It was creepy, it was offensive. . He was disgusting, there's no two ways about it. "

Another attendee described The Interview as the " self-interested misogynistic stories of George Lazenby 's sexual prowess, intimate details of diarrhoea and objectification of women. "

" It wasn't until a brave member of The Public shouted, 'Excuse me, this is offensive', That the tension was released and George was jeered off stage and music saved The Day , "

Concertgoer Joseph McCormack That at least one audience member " called out The Offence That Lazenby was causing" during The Show .

A second caller to 6PR defended The Actor , saying his stories were a deliberate " exaggeration" for comedic effect.

" He didn't kidnap [anyone], there was no rape. People were just getting so woke. [The Show ] was very entertaining until people were yelling out and booing. "

The Bbc has not been able to independently verify the nature of Lazenby's comments.

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), who also performed at The Show , distanced themselves from The Actor in a statement released this weekend.

" His recollections were personal views That may have reflected a time where such behaviour was tolerated, but has never been acceptable, " The Orchestra wrote.

" His comments were his own and do not reflect our society today. His views are not shared or endorsed by WASO or Perth Concert Hall. "

Australia's culture minister David Templeman added: " I understand That The Audience made their views clear about the content and good on them. "

Lazenby was catapulted to fame in 1969 when he was cast to replace Sean Connery in the James Bond franchise.

A former model with no prior acting experience, he only starred in one Film - claiming to have turned down $1m in cash to reprise The Role .

" Bond is a Brute … I've already put him behind me. I will never play him again. Peace - That 's The Message now, " He Said at The Time .

Source of news: bbc.com