At the Oscars last night, actor Will Smith hit comedian Chris Rock in the face. Smith, who won the best actor gong for his role in biopic King Richard, was reacting to a joke Rock had aimed towards Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Kieran was joined by Emma Doran, Comedian and Presenter of the Presenter 'Your Grounded' podcast which is out on Wednesday and Pat Kinsley Founder of NewWorld Branding Consultancy...

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