August 22, 2019
David Davis and John Humphrys have been criticised after sharing a “joke” about a man assaulting his wife before a tango contest.
David Davis And John Humphrys Share Joke About Man Punching His Wife
The two men, aged 70 and 76, were live on Radio 4 this morning and appeared to be mocking the alleged domestic violence incident at the World Tango Championships, in Buenos Aires, when a Russian man - part of a husband and wife duo - was disqualified for punching his partner.   
Ex-Brexit secretary Davis was about to be interviewed on BBC Radio 4′s flagship Today programme when he turned to Humphrys, the show’s presenter, and said “I guess this is our last tango”. 
Humphrys, whose conduct as the show’s host has been frequently criticised in recent years, replied: ″It is indeed, but I promise not to punch you if you don’t punch me.” 
Davis and Humphrys even returned to the joke at the conclusion of the interview with the host chuckling as Davis said: “Our last tango was very pleasant and neither of us punched each other.” 
According to Reuters, the dance contest organisers did not name the couple in order “to preserve the identity of the victim who declined to file a complaint.”
The woman “was not disqualified but could not continue competing because she had no partner,” a source told the agency.
Labour MP Chris Bryant was among those who tweeted about Davis and Humphrys, suggesting it was time for the host to resign: “How on earth can it be right for John Humphrys to JOKE about a man punching his tango partner?,” he said. 
Sky News’ Kay Burley also weighed in, tweeting: “I really, really like John Humphrys. I really, really don’t like him making jokes about a woman being punched by her dance partner.” How on earth can it be right for John Humphrys to JOKE about a man punching his tango partner?#timetogojohn— Chris Bryant (@RhonddaBryant) August 22, 2019John Humphrys and David Davis sharing chummy laughter about a woman being assaulted. After 25 years, it’s time to wave goodbye to #r4today— Mick Collins (@MickPCollins) August 22, 2019I really, really like John Humphrys. I really, really don’t like him making jokes about a woman being punched by her dance partner#today@BBCRadio4— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) August 22, 2019Did I really just hear John Humphrys and @DavidDavisMP have a little chuckle on #r4today about a man who punched his wife during a dancing competition? Have I woken up in the 1950s?— Georgia (@Moss_Gatherer) August 22, 2019@r4today what’s with the “love in” between John Humphrys and David Davis - and the giggling like school boys about a man assaulting his wife - in what world is that appropriate?— Ken Timon Hill (@KenTimonHill) August 22, 2019Here are excerpts from the BBC interview:Before the interview started ... 
Davis: “Good morning. I guess this is our last tango.” 
Humphrys: ″It is indeed, but I promise not to punch you if you don’t punch me.” 
Davis: “Ah very good.” 
Humphrys: “Deal?”
Davis: “Deal.” 
At the end ... 
Davis: “Our last tango was very pleasant and neither of us punched each other.” 
Humphrys: “Ha ha ha. Thank you very much.” 
Davis: “Thank you.” HuffPost UK has contacted the BBC for comment. Related... A Brief Guide To Why Everyone Is Fuming At Radio 4's John Humphrys Today John Humphrys And Jeremy Vine Pay Cuts Revealed After BBC Gender Divide Row John Humphrys Accuses Extinction Rebellion Of Wanting A 'Permanent State Of Recession' In The UK
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