Comedian Bill Cosby received a standing ovation in Canada, at the end of his first live performance since November, despite protests outside the venue. The Cosby Show star personally thanked fans “for giving me the opportunity to bring laughter back into your lives”. He told the Ontario audience he had had “a wonderful time”. The 77-year-old has been accused by at least 15 women of sexual assault dating back to the ’70s and ’80s. Three more victims came forward on Wednesday. Cosby’s lawyer made no immediate response to the latest accusations. The star, who has not been charged, has denied previous claims, calling them “fantastical” and “uncorroborated”. The comedian’s show in Kitchener, Ontario was the first of a three-date tour in Canada.
