"John Cleese and Eric Idle's Feud: The Truth Behind the Jokes"
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John Cleese initially joked about "loathing and despising" Eric Idle, but later clarified that it was a jest aimed at all his fellow Pythons. He defended Holly Gilliam, whom Idle criticized, stating that he found her efficient and pleasant to work with. Eric Idle had previously roasted his fellow Pythons on social media, but later posted a more generous message about Cleese.
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