'Unacceptable': Reporter licked, kissed on live TV

Canadian reporter Chris Glover was harassed by actor Boyd Banks live on television. Photo / screenshot

A Canadian reporter is filing a police complaint after an actor and comedian harassed him live on television.

CBC Toronto reporter Chris Glover was doing a live cross from a downtown Toronto comedy club when the actor and comedian Boyd Brooks approached him from behind.

During the live segment, actor/comedian Brooks approached Glover from behind before kissing and licking him.

This is so disturbing and I get more uncomfortable every time I watch this creepy guy assault @chrisgloverCBC on live television. Why do people think it’s OK to #harass & #assault reporters while they do their job?! It’s gotta stop! @chrisgloverCBC @CBCToronto #Toronto #reporter pic.twitter.com/rSeTStQI5L

— Jeffrey Vallis (@jeffrey_vallis) February 27, 2019

Glover finishes the segment and hands back to the studio with the words, "things are getting a little awkward out here, so I'm going to pass it back to you."

According to CBC, Glover said he could sense Banks behind him and smelled alcohol on his breath.

"I could feel something on the back of my neck and on the back of my head … I didn't really know what it was," Glover said.

"Looking back, I knew that it was his tongue and he was licking me."

This is not funny and unacceptable. Chris was beyond professional. I would not have been. https://t.co/fIAQivMjMp

— Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) February 27, 2019

This is outrageous, and it's assault. Respect to @chrisgloverCBC for keeping his cool - I would not have been so patient. https://t.co/wU6Jw8JmKi

— Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) February 27, 2019

This is disgusting. Sorry you had to go through this, Chris. I also can’t believe none of the bystanders did anything. Surely someone there could tell what was happening, no?

— Lorenda Reddekopp (@CBCLorenda) February 27, 2019

Boyd apologised to CBC for his behaviour.

"There is no excuse for my behaviour last night. I'm guilty of everything," he said.

"I am an idiot. I want to apologise to the standup community in Canada and of course the reporter, who was doing his job."

Banks has performed guest roles in TV shows such as Designated Survivor and The Expanse.