Josh Duhamel kicked off plane after refusing to turn off BlackBerry

Actor Josh Duhamel was kicked off an airplane after the actor refused to turn off his BlackBerry.

According to TMZ.com, the 38-year-old was traveling from New York to Kentucky when his plane was delayed.

While the aircraft was on the runway, he pulled out his BlackBerry and began texting, despite being told by a flight attendant to turn off his phone.

After Duhamel refused the request, the aircraft was turned around and sent back to the gate, and the actor was escorted off.

According to his representative, the actor was texting about his flight delay.

"He's sorry," People magazine quoted Duhamel's representative as saying.