Mr Selfridge’s foul-mouthed charity rant

HE won the nation’s hearts in a handlebar moustache in ITV’s drama about the flamboyant founder of Selfridges department store.

But Mr Selfridge star Jeremy Piven, pictured, stunned the audience at a Hollywood charity event for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking by ranting ‘F*** you all’ when his jokes fell flat.

Guests had reportedly been surprised that the actor agreed to host the £342-ahead Face Forward fundraising gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in California on Saturday night after accusations of sexual assault were brought against him. The 53year-old has denied the claims.

During his brief stage appearances, the star made jokes about sex acts, Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian, but his lines were greeted with little laughter.

Referring to his role in Entourage, Piven spoke about rehearsing lines with his mother. Then yelling like his character in the film, Ari, he acted out the scene containing lewd language.

Reacting to the poor response, he said: ‘This is a tough room by the way. Tough room. Oh I knew it. I knew it. I decided I’m doing a two-hour set because you’re not giving me love. So f*** you all.’

Female activist and bestselling author Paola Diana said: ‘Jeremy Piven’s foulmouthed rant towards victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking is almost as shocking as the fact that a man accused of sexual misconduct by several women only nine months ago was even chosen to host the event in the first place.’