Dizzee Rascal thrown off plane after tantrum

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Dizzee Rascal was forced to miss his scheduled appearance at Portugal's Optimus Alive! festival after an altercation with a British Airways stewardess on Saturday (9 July). The 'Bonkers' rapper is alleged to have hurled abuse at airline staff in First Class after his flight had been delayed by technical problems for about an hour. He may now face a lifetime ban from the airline.

An eyewitness told The Mail On Sunday: "Dizzee was getting very angry it was taking so long to take off. Then he threw a tantrum with staff, and passengers were told something was wrong. After the incident his band members were still on the flight. They started kicking off too, shouting that they couldn't play without him because he'd been thrown off."

An airport source added: "This will not be tolerated. He was taken off the aircraft and was not allowed to continue his route on any other British Airways plane. There will be an internal investigation and a decision will be taken as to whether he will ever be allowed to fly with British Airways again."

A spokesperson for Dizzee Rascal -- real name Dylan Mills -- claimed that a BA member of staff's "unprofessional behaviour ... led to a confrontation whereby mutual parties agreed Dizzee (should) leave the plane ... He is very disappointed not to be able to perform and apologises to his fans."

Watch the video for Dizzee Rascal's 'Holiday'

 

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