Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes says Chris Rock apologised to her after Oscars slap

Wanda Sykes (Derek Wood/PA)

Oscars co-host Wanda Sykes has said that Chris Rock apologised to her after being slapped by Will Smith on stage.

The American stand-up and actress, 58, said she was “still traumatised” and felt disappointed by the way the show had handled the “sickening” incident.