Dirty Den 'Sorry' For Net Sex Sessions

'A MOMENT'S STUPIDITY'

Shamed EastEnders star Leslie Grantham has issued an apology after he was caught taking part in internet sex sessions in his BBC dressing room.


Grantham, who plays Dirty Den, described his actions as "a moment's stupidity" for which he was "wholeheartedly ashamed".

And he made a special apology to his co-stars after their names were dragged into the "deplorable" incident.

During his internet chats with a 23-year-old blonde called Amanda, the actor is said to have branded Jessie Wallace a "vile dog", Shane Richie "big-headed and self-infatuated", Kim Medcalf "a block of wood... thick" and Wendy Richard a "w***er".

In a statement issued through the BBC, Grantham said: "I would like to unreservedly apologise to the cast and crew of EastEnders and the BBC for the embarrassment that has been caused by recent newspaper allegations.

"I would like to also say sorry and pay personal tribute to Kim Medcalf, Wendy Richard, Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace in particular, who have been caught up in the results of my deplorable actions."

Father-of-three Grantham said he intended to make a donation to charity as a mark of his apology.

The 57-year-old actor's wife Jane has put on a very public show of affection, kissing her husband on the doorstep of their home as he left for work on Sunday.

The BBC says it has accepted Grantham's apology.