The comedian took to Twitter to call out two of Britain’s leading tabloid newspapers for false reporting over Finding Neverland Michael Jackson tweet.
Back in February, Matt Lucas said, that Michael Jackson could “rot” after watching the forthcoming documentary film, Leaving Neverland about the alleged abuse of two boys by the late singer.
However, since that tweet, Matt has said that a handful of Jackson’s fans have harassed him, saying that he had even received a death threat by one sick person.
Since I saw LEAVING NEVERLAND & said I believe the testimonies of Robson & Safechuck, a handful of MJ fans have attacked me on social media. I've even had a death threat, which is with the police. This charmer is calling me a paedophile. And we wonder why victims don't speak up. https://t.co/rEhBvOP0Up
— Matt Lucas HQ (@RealMattLucas) February 28, 2019
Both The Sun and The Mirror picked up the story, but inserted that Matt Lucas had called Jackson a “paedo”. A word that Matt never actually used in his original tweet.
No I did NOT call Jackson a 'paedo'. You can read my actual words here… pic.twitter.com/gNLJX9lcCO
— Matt Lucas HQ (@RealMattLucas) March 2, 2019
Taking to Twitter Matt wrote, “I don’t know why but both The Mirror and The Sun have misquoted me. I did not call Michael Jackson a ‘paedo’ at any point.”
I don't know why but both the Mirror and The Sun have misquoted me. I did not call Michael Jackson a 'paedo' at any point. I attach what I said here…. pic.twitter.com/ratvMs8B3h
— Matt Lucas HQ (@RealMattLucas) March 2, 2019
Leaving Neverland is going to be broadcast in the UK on the 6th and 7th March 2019 on Channel 4. The film, which will be split into two episodes, documents alleged abuse against two boys James Safechuck and Wade Robson.
