Katie Price has publicly demanded the cancellation of comedian Dapper Laughs, following allegations that he made cruel jokes about her disabled son, Harvey Price. The former glamour model, aged 47, claims she was informed that the comedian, whose real name is Daniel O'Reilly, targeted Harvey during one of his recent performances.
Outrage Over Alleged Mockery
Harvey Price, who is 23 years old and the biological son of ex-footballer Dwight Yorke, lives with multiple complex conditions. He has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, along with autism and blindness. Katie Price expressed her fury on Instagram, writing a series of impassioned posts condemning the alleged behaviour.
In one post, she stated: 'So I hear last night @dappersinstagram made a JOKE about my son Harvey AGAIN then said pretend I didn't say anything or I'll get cancelled again.' She emphasised Harvey's vulnerability, noting: 'Having to use my son with complex needs and can't defend himself for a JOKE makes this man a disgusting human being so I prey he gets cancelled for EVERYTHING.'
Family's Defence and Challenge
Katie's husband, Lee Andrews, quickly joined the fray on his own Instagram account. He shared a Story demanding: '@dapperinstagram leave my son Harvey alone.' Lee escalated the confrontation by posting a video of himself boxing, issuing a direct challenge to O'Reilly.
In the clip, he declared: 'Daniel, I'll fight you in Miss-fits in June. I won't ever train for it so I can knock your fat t**t all over like the stodgy little round punching bag you (are) son.' This bold move underscores the family's determination to defend Harvey, who cannot speak for himself.
History of Controversy
Katie Price also referenced past incidents, sharing promotional material from a 2019 Dapper Laughs show titled Dapper Laughs Vs. Harvey, which featured a photo of her son. She wrote: 'This is what he also did in the past and hasn't learnt I will always defend my son HARVEY as he can't defend himself.'
Dapper Laughs, who rose to fame in 2014 as a stand-up comedian and pick-up artist, has a history of controversy. His career faced significant backlash after he joked about an audience member 'gagging for a rape' and faced accusations of misogyny. Following a public campaign, ITV decided not to renew his show, Dapper Laughs: On The Pull.
Although he appeared on Newsnight in November 2014 to announce the retirement of his character, he revived Dapper Laughs just a month later. The Daily Mail has reached out to him for comment on the current allegations, but no response has been reported yet.
Recent Family Dynamics
This incident occurs amidst positive family developments. Earlier this week, Harvey created a sweet drawing for Lee Andrews, addressing him as 'daddy' in a heartfelt Valentine's Day message. Lee shared the sketch on Instagram, captioning it: 'Harvey Price. You are just the best human,' with Katie reposting it on her Story.
Lee and Katie married in a secret ceremony in Dubai in January, followed by a second celebration in February. However, speculation persists about Lee's ability to leave Dubai, where he resides full-time, to meet Katie's children in person in the UK.
The family's united front against bullying highlights ongoing concerns about online harassment and the protection of vulnerable individuals in the public eye.
