Dapper Laughs: On the Pull
Dapper Laughs: On the Pull is a controversial British television dating show which mixed comedy sketches with real-life situations and featured comedian Daniel O'Reilly, in character as Dapper Laughs, offering dating tips to members of the public.[1] The show was largely based on the content of his Vines which was how he was discovered.
| Dapper Laughs: On the Pull | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Daniel O'Reilly |
| Presented by | Dapper Laughs |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Hungry Bear Media Big Minded |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV2 |
| Original release | 29 September – 3 November 2014 |
The show was criticised as sexist and promoting violence against women.[2] Following these criticisms and a campaign to have the show discontinued, ITV announced that a second series would not be commissioned.[3][4][5]
References
- Deans, Jason (30 July 2014). "YouTube star Dapper Laughs lands ITV2 dating show". The Guardian.
- "Dapper Laughs apologises over 'sexist' homeless jokes". BBC Newsbeat. 9 November 2014.
- "ITV will not continue Dapper Laughs show". ITV.com. 10 November 2014.
- Connolly, Jim (10 November 2014). "Dapper Laughs: ITV says "no second series"". BBC Newsbeat.
- Conlan, Tara (10 November 2014). "ITV drops Dapper Laughs after criticism of Daniel O'Reilly misogyny". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
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