'They should be ashamed' Boy George attack victim slams BBC's The Voice for employing star
THE BBC should be "ashamed of themselves" for giving Boy George a job on The Voice, a former model whose life was "ruined" by the singer has stated.
Audun Carlsen criticised the BBC for giving Boy George a job on The Voice
The Karma Chameleon star went to prison six years ago for falsely imprisoning former escort Audun Carlsen.
The 36-year-old claims he was in therapy for eight years after the incident involving Boy George, 54.
The Culture Club frontman is due to make his debut on the BBC singing contest on Saturday night, alongside fellow mentors Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson and will.i.am.
"The BBC should be ashamed of themselves for employing Boy George after everything he did to me. He shouldn’t be allowed to be a mentor — they should axe him," Audun said.
The singer went to prison six years ago for false imprisonment
Audun claims Boy George ruined his life
He continued: "My life was ruined by that attack. I spent eight years in therapy. I only finally stopped three months ago.
"I thought I was moving on until I saw him on TV. I felt sick. It has put me back again. TV presenters are supposed to be role models and he clearly isn’t one," Audun added during an interview with The Sun.
Boy George was jailed for 15 months back in 2009 for the attack, after pleading not guilty in court.
The Culture Club star will appear alongside Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson and will.i.am
The Voice on Lorraine
"He has never once apologised or shown any hint of remorse," Audun also told the newspaper.
His comments come after Boy George said he was in the "best place" he's ever been after landing a role on The Voice.
Express.co.uk has contacted a spokesperson for the star following these reports.
The crooner pleaded not guilty to the charges