Agony uncle advises magazine reader to 'cut his ex's face'

Celebrity agony uncle Danny Dyer has told Zoo magazine readers that a heartbroken boyfriend should "cut his ex's face, so no one will want her".

Dyer's reply was published in the latest edition of lads' weekly Zoo, published by Bauer Media, in reponse to a letter from a 23-year-old reader – "Alex, Manchester" – asking for advice on how to get over his split from his girlfriend.

A Bauer spokeswoman blamed the comment being published on a "regrettable production error" and said Zoo's editor, Tom Etherington, offered his "apologies unreservedly for any offence the response may have caused".



The actor and TV presenter said in his Ask Danny column: "You've got nothing to worry about, son. I'd suggest going out on a rampage with the boys, getting on the booze and smashing anything that moves. Then, when some bird falls for you, you can turn the tables and break her heart. Of course, the other option is to cut your ex's face, and then no one will want her."

The Bauer spokeswoman said: "Due to an extremely regrettable production error, an inappropriate and indefensible response to a letter has appeared in this week's issue. Zoo editor, Tom Etherington, apologises unreservedly for any offence the response may have caused and has launched an internal enquiry to ensure lessons are learnt.

"Zoo and Danny Dyer condemn any violence against women. A donation will be made to Women's Aid."