Social media users urged bosses to take action as CBC reporter Chris Glover was harassed on-air during a live segment Tuesday night.

Writer Jeffrey Vallis shared a clip on Twitter showing Glover attempting to do his job while a man made kissing gestures and tried to lick his face from behind.

Vallis insisted the whole thing was “so disturbing.”

This is so disturbing and I get more uncomfortable every time I watch this creepy guy assault @chrisgloverCBC on live television. Why do people think it’s OK to #harass & #assault reporters while they do their job?! It’s gotta stop! @chrisgloverCBC @CBCToronto #Toronto #reporter pic.twitter.com/rSeTStQI5L — Jeffrey Vallis (@jeffrey_vallis) February 27, 2019

One person then commented on the post to ask why nobody did anything to stop the man in question being a “gross idiot.”

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I've had exactly one person try something shady like this while I was on air, and that guy got punched in the face. @chrisgloverCBC is far more professional than I am. That said, WHY THE HELL DIDN'T ANYONE TRY STOP THIS GROSS IDIOT FROM BEING A GROSS IDIOT? https://t.co/8iM8Y7jbcq — Ｄａｌｂｙ (@Dalby) February 27, 2019

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“Metro Morning” host Matt Galloway also had his say on Twitter, calling the incident “outrageous” and “assault.”

He added, “Respect to Chris Glover for keeping his cool.”

This is outrageous, and it's assault. Respect to @chrisgloverCBC for keeping his cool – I would not have been so patient. https://t.co/wU6Jw8JmKi — Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) February 27, 2019

It’s since been reported the man in question was actually Canadian actor Boyd Banks, with media personality Ezra Levant writing:

That creepy guy is a CBC talent. His name is Boyd Banks. He played Joe Peterson in the CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairies propaganda series. Sure, it’s gross. But the CBC covered for Jian Ghomeshi for years. This is mild compared to what goes on there. https://t.co/RAsOLdtQDX — Ezra Levant 🍁 (@ezralevant) February 27, 2019

Banks has since apologized in a statement published by CBC. The actor suggested he needs help in treating his mental health issues. “There is no excuse for my behaviour last night,” he confessed. “I’m guilty of everything.”

CBC said in a statement obtained by ET Canada: “Chris Glover showed remarkable composure and professionalism in the face of a very awkward situation. Unfortunately, the trend of harassing reporters continues and is something we take very seriously.”

“We have protocols in place for our journalists working in the field covering public events. Simply stated, these incidents are as troubling as they are unacceptable.”

See more of the social media response below.

Exactly. Why didn't anyone step in?! Nobody should be harassed while doing their job. — Natasha Patterson (@TVapologist) February 27, 2019

That was absolutely disgusting. — Lee Ellis (@ThreeStarPet) February 27, 2019

This is beyond gross and disturbing. It’s assault. @chrisgloverCBC you are a true professional for handling that so calmly. — Farrah Merali (@FarrahMerali) February 27, 2019

It’s brutal that no one else in the room stepped in and pulled that creep away. That’s a creepy form of sexual bullying, and someone should have stood up for Chris in a vulnerable position. Big props to Chris for being professional and trying to diffuse the situation. Tough one — Brady Strachan (@BradyStrachan) February 27, 2019

Ugh, my blood is boiling watching this, @chrisgloverCBC. Assault, outright. I'm sorry this happened to you. — Shanifa Nasser (@shanifanasser) February 27, 2019