Louis C.K.: Sex scandal cost me $35M

Louis C.K. reportedly lost a staggering $35 million in an hour as his sex scandal hit headlines last year, according to the disgraced comedian himself.

The Secret Life of Pets star found his reputation in ruins last November when a New York

Times expose was published, accusing him of exposing himself and masturbating in front of a number of women in the entertainment industry.

Louis subsequently confessed the claims were all true and

expressed remorse for his behaviour, as he announced he would be taking a step back from the limelight.

Since August, the actor has started to attempt a comeback, performing impromptu stand-up gigs and at his latest low-key show at the West Side Comedy Club he finally addressed his fall from grace onstage as he opened his set.

“It’s been a weird year,” the 51-year-old admitted, according to Laughspin.com.

According to an eyewitness, Louis claimed he had “been to hell and back” as he dealt with the fallout from his bad behaviour, which included the cancellation of his I Love You,

Daddy film release, the loss of a Netflix stand-up special, and being dropped by all of his professional representatives.

“I lost $35 million in an hour,” he allegedly told the audience, which gave Louis’ set mixed reviews.