Gibson calls reporter - Ahole

Mel Gibson’s recent outburst, where he called WGN TV reporter Dean Richards an “a**hole” after he was questioned about his 2006 DUI arrest, has followed him across the Atlantic.

During an appearance on French TV show “Le Grand Journal,” Mel was asked he if came with any “French curse words for French journalists.”

“No,” he said, in good spirits. “It usually comes out in English if I’m angry. I have a short fuse. I’m trying to work on it.”

Richards asked Gibson, “Do you think that the public will perceive you any differently after all that’s been in the news about you?”

“What are you referring to specifically?” the actor, responded with a laugh.

“Referring to the drinking problems, referring to the, what’s been called, the anti-Semitic rant,” reporter continued.

“That was almost four years ago, dude. I’ve moved on, I guess you haven’t,” Mel fired back, adding that he felt the public had forgiven him for the incident. “I certainly hope so. It is awhile back. I’ve done all the necessary mea culpas, so let’s move on, dude, come on.”

After a sign-off from Richards, Gibson – perhaps thinking the cameras were off – then said, “a**hole.”

MSNBC

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