Comedian Josh Widdicombe Hit on Flight After Seat Dispute

Comedian Josh Widdicombe was struck in the back by a fellow passenger during a flight from Greece to the UK following a dispute over cabin etiquette. The incident, which Widdicombe detailed on his "Parenting Hell" podcast, occurred after he briefly placed his foot on an empty seat while queuing for the aircraft's toilet.

The 43-year-old comedian explained that he had perched on the armrest of an unoccupied seat to tie his shoe, placing his foot on the corner of the seat. A woman seated nearby informed him it was her husband's seat, prompting Widdicombe to immediately remove his foot and apologize. According to his account, the woman continued to admonish him despite his apology. When her husband returned from the bathroom, Widdicombe described him as having an intimidating build. The man then struck Widdicombe in the back as he walked past him to retrieve napkins to wipe down the seat. Widdicombe clarified that the man barged into him to get the napkins and later questioned him about putting a foot on the seat.

Widdicombe said he apologized again, but the man did not accept it. A flight attendant subsequently intervened and sided with Widdicombe, with the comedian recalling the...