As all from Jim Carrey to Wanda Sykes have questioned why Will Smith was not escorted out after slapping Chris Rock through the Oscars ceremony, the Academy has now stated in an announcement that Will truly refused to go away the venue. The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences has now began a course of that might result in the actor's, who received the Greatest Actor award, expulsion from the group. Additionally learn: Oscars host Wanda Sykes reveals Chris Rock apologised to her after slapgate: ‘It was purported to be your night time'

The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences stated in an announcement, “Issues unfolded in a method we couldn't have anticipated. Whereas we wish to make clear that Mr Smith was requested to go away the ceremony and refused, we additionally recognise we might have dealt with the scenario in a different way."

The Academy stated it began a course of that might result in disciplinary motion towards Will for violations of its requirements of conduct, "together with inappropriate bodily contact, abusive or threatening conduct, and compromising the integrity of the Academy." Suspension, expulsion or different sanctions could also be authorized at its subsequent board assembly on April 18.

Beneath the Academy's guidelines, Will has the possibility to supply a written response earlier than the group takes motion. The Academy in its assertion apologised to Chris Rock and thanked him for "resilience in that second."

In the course of the dwell telecast, Will strode as much as the stage after Chris made a joke concerning the look of his spouse Jada Pinkett Smith and smacked the comic in his face. Chris had referred to the 1997 movie G.I. Jane through which actor Demi Moore shaved her head. The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at him. Lower than an hour later, Will accepted one of the best actor trophy for his efficiency within the movie King Richard, prompting questions on why he had not been escorted out.

Will apologised to Chris, the Academy and viewers in an announcement on Monday, saying he was "out of line" and "reacted emotionally."

Chris made his first public look at his stand-up present in Boston. He stated he was nonetheless "processing" what occurred and would discuss it later. "It's going to be critical. It's going to be humorous, however proper now I'll inform some jokes," he stated.

(With Reuters inputs)