Comedian Katherine Ryan Reveals Shocking Green Room Incident
A disturbing incident involving a fellow comedian showing explicit sex tapes to Katherine Ryan and another female stand-up has been revealed. The incident, which took place in a TV studio green room, has been described by the Canadian comedian as a shocking display of misogynistic behaviour.
According to reports from the Express, Katherine Ryan, 41, recounted the incident on a podcast, stating that she was one of a small number of women present when the incident unfolded. The comedian, who wished to remain anonymous, described the individual responsible as "very powerful, very famous, and not British."
The unsettling event occurred in the artists’ green room, a space where performers gather prior to appearing on a TV studio set or stage. Katherine Ryan explained that the individual, who was "very famous, very rich, very powerful," was in a room on a big show, surrounded by a group of men. He began showing "really intimate photos, intimate videos" on his phone, which he had taken of himself having sex with women. The videos, which were reportedly graphic in nature, left one young female comedian visibly disturbed.
"It was a really uncomfortable situation," Katherine Ryan stated on the Niptuck podcast. "She felt very uncomfortable about that and then she came into my dressing room to be like, ‘Oh, I didn’t like him showing me that’ and she’s about to go on stage." The incident highlights the vulnerability of female comedians, particularly those who are starting out in the industry.
Displaying a sexually explicit image or video of someone without their consent constitutes image-based abuse, a serious offence that can have severe consequences. The law targets the distribution of sexually explicit content, whether shared online, in person through photos or videos, or via text message. As the Express reports, a new criminal act defines private materials as those showing things not normally seen in public, including images exposing an individual’s pubic area, or pictures or videos of someone engaging in sexual acts or posing provocatively.
Katherine Ryan also discussed the challenges faced by female comedians, highlighting the differences in behaviour and expectations between men and women in the industry. "There are actions men can take in every green room that women cannot," she remarked. "We can’t take a night bus. We can’t sleep on the floor with like, four other comedians starting out a lot of times. We have children that we have to look after, and then we get fans who, like, could kill us." The comedian praised Nikki Glaser for her ability to humorously navigate the difficult positions women face in the industry, saying: "Nikki Glaser, who’s doing amazing in America and is hosting the Golden Globes for the second year in a row, she would make a joke of it on her Instagram."
The incident has sparked a conversation about the behaviour of some male comedians and the vulnerability of female performers. As reported by the Express, Katherine Ryan has previously spoken out about her own experiences with concerning male behaviour, revealing that in the early days of her career, she had a following of "strange lone-wolf men" who would often follow her, even to the train, and described some interactions as "scary."
In conclusion, Katherine Ryan’s revelation about the green room incident highlights the need for greater awareness and respect for boundaries in the entertainment industry. As the Express reports, it is essential to create a safe and supportive environment for all performers, particularly female comedians who may be more vulnerable to harassment and abuse.
