# Blue singer Lee Ryan loses appeal over plane assault conviction

Lee Ryan, a member of the band Blue, has lost his appeal against a conviction for assaulting a flight attendant and being racist on a plane. The incident occurred in 2022, and the court upheld the original verdict. This case highlights accountability for disruptive behavior on flights, even for public figures.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dydpgenj0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:22:22 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/17/jeffrey-donaldson-to-appeal-against-conviction-for-child-sexual-offences) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:03 GMT