A controversial Australian comedian who brands himself as 'Australia's Loosest Bloke' has been indefinitely suspended from his local football club after posting a TikTok video that made a vile joke about the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl in the Northern Territory.
Details of the Incident
The five-year-old Warlpiri girl, Kumanjayi Little Baby, was found dead near Alice Springs last week following a large-scale search. Jefferson Lewis has been charged with her murder. Comedian Alex 'Shooter' Williamson then created a video on his TikTok channel making light of the alleged crime.
In the now-deleted video, which was viewed by the Daily Mail, Williamson appears alongside an image of Lewis. 'This is apparently the guy that abducted that little girl in Alice Springs yesterday,' Williamson said. He continued: 'And I saw a news report that he had got out of jail and was staying at the little girl's house.'
The video took a further disturbing turn as Williamson pretended to be on the phone with Lewis before the alleged abduction. 'Somebody was like, hey, yo, you just get out of prison, did you, brother?' Williamson said. 'Yeah, yeah I've seen your mugshot, you're looking good. You're looking well.' He then referred to asking Lewis to stay with him and his daughter, and made a reference to petrol sniffing. The comedian could barely contain his laughter throughout the video.
Backlash and Consequences
Williamson faced immediate heavy backlash in the comments section, leading to the video's removal from TikTok. The clip resurfaced on social media platform X, where an account named 'AussieDad' condemned Williamson's behaviour. 'Alex 'Shooter' Williamson in a since deleted TikTok, has been seen openly laughing and mocking the death and circumstances [of Kumanjayi Little Baby],' the account posted. 'He deleted the TikTok, after he was absolutely belted in the comments section. This is a tragedy and something that must never happen again, it's not something that anyone should find funny. Putrid take and behaviour by Alex Williamson.'
The Willunga Football Club responded swiftly, suspending Williamson and issuing a public apology. In a statement on social media, the club said: 'We are aware of the deeply offensive social media content shared by an individual associated with our club. We want to be clear: the comments made are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our club. We acknowledge the hurt and distress this has caused, particularly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader community. The individual was stood down immediately, and following review, is no longer registered with the club. This outcome reflects the seriousness with which we have treated the matter. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment and will continue to take meaningful steps to ensure our standards are upheld. We sincerely apologise to those impacted and thank our community for raising their concerns.'
Williamson's History of Controversy
Williamson is no stranger to controversy, and his social media profile has eroded in recent years due to his posts. Once a popular comedian with a strong fan base and national tours, his decline began with erratic and disturbing social media posts, including confrontational clips involving his ex-girlfriend. In 2021, serious allegations from his ex-partner, musician Peach PRC, led to explosive online responses and widespread backlash. As a result, he was dropped from major comedy festivals and cut by his management. His live shows also became increasingly volatile, with repeated altercations and physical confrontations with audience members. Multiple incidents saw him abuse hecklers, escalate conflicts, and even get assaulted during performances. More recently, fans have expressed concern over his behaviour, describing him as a 'shell of his former self'. His former Instagram account, which had 496,000 followers, was deleted during the scandal. Williamson has since started a new account with just over 80,000 followers.
The Daily Mail has contacted Williamson and the Willunga Football Club for comment.
