GMB viewers confused by Liam Payne's accent as he defends Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ‘still triggers him in some way’. On Sunday evening at the Academy Awards, Smith struck Rock live on stage after the comedian made a quip about Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut, apparently unaware that she has alopecia. While Smith has since issued a public apology, the Academy has launched a formal investigation into the incident, stating in a recent statement that the actor ‘was asked to leave’ the awards ceremony but ‘refused’.

Myles Stephenson has spoken out about Liam Payne's accent after a clip of him speaking on the Will Smith versus Chris Rock showdown went viral. While former One Direction star Liam offered his thoughts on the shocking altercation at the Oscars when asked during an afterparty, most viewers were distracted by his unusual voice. And now Rak-Su star Myles has admitted that 28 year old Liam isn't new to altering his accent and "used to change his voice on the X-Factor".

Jada Pinkett Smith, the wife of Will Smith, has shared her first message following the controversy that rocked the Oscars at the weekend.

Related: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, Academy and viewers for onstage slap The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the Oscars, said it had launched a formal review into the incident and fans are wondering: could Smith be stripped of his Oscar?The Academy has issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions, announcing it will launch an inquiry to determine further action and consequences. The Academy’s board of governors will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue. The Academy prohibits uninvited physical contact and according to the association’s bylaws, disciplinary action could include “suspension of membership or expulsion from membership”.

Will Smith smacking Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars packed a new punch into the complicated history of “insult comedy.”The “King Richard” actor stormed onstage during Sunday’s live broadcast and walloped Rock across the face before returning to his front-row seat and yelling a profanity-filled threat at the comedian. Rock was accosted after making a joke about Smith’s wife, calling Jade Pinkett Smith “G.I. Jane” in reference to her bald head, which she has previously explained is due to the medical condition alopecia.

94th Academy Award ceremony, comedian and host Chris Rock took things a little too far for Will Smith's liking. During a stand-up set, the Grown Ups star made a joke over Will's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith's, alopecia, a condition that causes your hair to fall out. On stage, Chris said: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2.

Ranvir Singh was left thinking about her own son after Liam Payne made 'interesting' comments on Good Morning Britain.

Liam Payne has his thoughts about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

This is the moment Will Smith interrupted the Oscars and hit comedian Chris Rock. Will Smith hit Chris Rock in the face on stage after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s haircut. Smith walked up on stage and appeared to hit Rock before returning to his seat and shouting: “Keep my wife’s name out of your f****** mouth.