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Rape crisis centre condemns comedian over joke about Rebecca Goodwin
Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone is facing backlash over a joke about Rebecca Goodwin, an English creator who is going through a sexual assault trial.
The joke was made at a comedy roast hosted by the Have a Word podcast and later circulated online.
It referred to Goodwin’s alleged rape and suggested incest, according to the coverage.
Goodwin said in a TikTok video that the joke hurt her and that people she considered friends had laughed without checking on her.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre chief executive Rachel Morrogh condemned the joke, saying treating sexual violence as a punchline can hurt survivors and discourage people from coming forward.
Goodwin’s video has been viewed almost one million times and prompted backlash on social media.
Angelone has not publicly commented, and the coverage does not say what he will do next.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre condemned comedian Vittorio Angelone for joking about Rebecca Goodwin’s alleged rape.
Goodwin, an OnlyFans creator who is going through a sexual assault trial, said the joke had hurt her.
The joke was made at a roast hosted by the Have a Word podcast and also insinuated that Goodwin was a victim of incest.
The centre said jokes about sexual violence can hurt survivors and discourage people from coming forward.
Angelone had not publicly commented on the controversy in the articles.
- Who
- Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone made the joke about Rebecca Goodwin. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre condemned it.
- What
- The centre criticised Angelone for joking about Goodwin’s alleged rape and insinuating she was a victim of incest.
- When
- The roast took place a while ago; the joke resurfaced online in the week of 20 October 2026.
- Where
- At a roast hosted by the Have a Word podcast. The location is not stated.
- Why
- The centre said treating sexual violence as a joke can hurt survivors and reinforce attitudes that discourage reporting.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vittorio Angelone made the joke at a roast hosted by the Have a Word podcast.
A clip of the joke resurfaced online.
Goodwin posted a visibly upset response on TikTok.
JOE.ie reported that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had condemned the joke.
Extra.ie reported the centre’s condemnation and said Angelone had not publicly commented.
- Comedian
- Vittorio Angelone
- Person referenced
- Rebecca Goodwin
- Roast host
- Have a Word podcast
- Centre chief executive
- Rachel Morrogh
- Goodwin’s TikTok video
- Viewed almost one million times
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What people are saying
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.
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.