Lee Ryan, former member of the boyband Blue, is set to face sentencing for a racially aggravated assault on an air steward following the rejection of his appeal.

The incident occurred during a flight from Glasgow to London in July 2022, where Ryan, who admitted to being intoxicated, allegedly made inappropriate comments and physically touched the cabin crew member.Initially convicted in 2023 with a 12-month suspended sentence, the ruling was later revoked after Ryan attempted to overturn his conviction.

His appeal to the High Court was dismissed as 'frivolous', with judges emphasizing the inconsistency in his accounts and the credibility of the steward's testimony.

The court found that Ryan's actions, including the 'chocolate chip cookie' remark and physical contact, were not justified by his claim of an apology.The case highlights issues of racial insensitivity and the legal consequences of intoxicated behavior in public spaces.

Ryan's legal team argued the Crown Court had misinterpreted his police interview, but two judges rejected this, stating the steward's account was more reliable.The case underscores the complexities of legal appeals and the importance of witness credibility in criminal proceedings.