Brand 'very angry' about TV talent shows that 'hold people up to ridicule'

Jo Brand has slammed 'Britain's Got Talent' as "cruel".

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014 - 16:36

Jo Brand has slammed 'Britain's Got Talent' as "cruel".

The 57-year-old comedienne - who acted as a judge on ITV celebrity reality show 'Splash!' - has slammed the channel's talent shows, claiming they exploit people with mental illnesses.

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