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Rape Crisis Centre slams Irish comedian for joke about rape

Published 17:40 20 Oct 2026 BST

Updated 17:48 20 Oct 2026 BST

Aoife Moore
Rape Crisis Centre slams Irish comedian for joke about rape

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Belfast comedian was speaking about a public rape victim at a comedy "roast"

Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone is facing backlash for making a "joke" about Rebecca Goodwin who is currently going through a sexual assault trial.

Goodwin, is an English OnlyFans creator, influencer and mother who has appeared on multiple comedy podcasts due to her popularity and humour as well as talking about her charity work.

Goodwin took to Tiktok visibly upset to say she had been made aware of Angelone's joke on the "Have A Word" pod "roast" which took place a while ago but she has only recently been made aware of.

Angelone referred to Goodwin being raped and insinuated she was a victim of incest.

Goodwin said: "I understand comedy and things can be laughed at, but this is one of the hardest things I've ever been through in my life and I'm not exaggerating and it just hurts.

"It's not funny and he's not funny. I wasn't asked, people sat there laughing at this joke were people I saw as genuine friends and none of them have reached out to ask if I'm okay."

Goodwin's video has been viewed almost one million times on Tiktok with many other creators calling out the Irish comedian.

“Anyone with a public platform, including performers, promoters and venues, has a responsibility to consider who is listening and the harm this kind of material can do. To treat sexual violence as a joke betrays a deep lack of understanding of what survivors have lived through.

“Anyone affected by sexual violence can contact our 24-hour National Helpline on 1800 77 8888, which is free and confidential.”

Angelone has been contacted for comment.