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Chelsea Handler drew backlash after saying Shane Gillis’ lynching joke at Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast was “worse than rape,” prompting responses from Gillis and others and fueling a broader debate over edgy, racially charged humor at the event.
Shane Gillis responds to Chelsea Handler's criticism with a sharp dig, accusing Handler of capitalizing on the controversy while defending his own comedic work and fueling the ongoing back-and-forth.
Chelsea Handler slammed Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe for racist jokes at Kevin Hart's roast, calling the remarks disgusting and highlighting ongoing concerns about racist content in stand-up comedy.
Chelsea Handler labeled Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe as racist and sexist after their jokes at Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart, condemning one joke about lynching as grotesque; Gillis defended the material, and Handler’s comments followed by coverage of the roast and related exchanges, including Gillis and Underwood’s later conversations where Underwood said she wasn’t offended.
Michael Che pulled out of Netflix's live Roast of Kevin Hart due to SNL scheduling, then used Instagram to criticize the roast's writing pool, arguing white writers pushed edgier material (slavery, sex crimes, slurs) while Black writers’ jokes differed; the telecast had 17 credited writers with a mix of Black and white writers, fueling a broader conversation about who writes jokes for Black comedians.
At The Roast of Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler and host Shane Gillis traded sharp barbs, with Handler firing back at Gillis (and fellow roaster Tony Hinchcliffe) over anti-Asian and manosphere-era jabs, Epstein references, and other hot topics. She also skewered Riyadh Comedy Festival attendees, while Gillis opened the exchange with a Zionist label for Handler and other pointed lines. The exchange showcased Handler’s cutting humor amid a night of heavy roasting for Netflix Is a Joke.
Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart is a star-studded affair hosted by Shane Gillis, featuring guests like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Katt Williams, the Williams sisters, Tom Brady, Draymond Green, Lizzo, Chelsea Handler and Pete Davidson. Hart fires back with bold material as The Rock delivers hard-edged jokes and even a surprising olive-branch moment with Katt Williams; the event marks Netflix’s second celebrity roast and airs from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with an expected runtime of about three hours.
Several prominent comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis, and Zach Woods, criticized the Riyadh Comedy Festival for its association with Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses and controversial political history, with Maron joking about the festival's links to 9/11 and Khashoggi's murder, and Gillis and Woods expressing their principled stand against participating in the event.
Shane Gillis delivered a controversial monologue at the ESPYs, featuring jokes about sports figures and political topics, which received mixed reactions. ESPN is reportedly not concerned about the backlash, despite criticism over some of his comments about women athletes and Black women.
The ESPY Awards celebrated female athletes despite hosting controversy with Shane Gillis, while Disneyland marked its 70th anniversary with a focus on innovation and creativity, as discussed in the 'Daily Variety' podcast which also covered ESPN's upcoming streaming app launch and behind-the-scenes insights into Disney's theme park technology.
Shane Gillis hosted the ESPYs and delivered a controversial monologue that included jokes about sports figures and politics, which received mixed reactions from the audience and social media, highlighting the divisive nature of his humor.
Comedian Shane Gillis's controversial opening monologue at the Espys drew mixed reactions, including boos and laughs, with jokes targeting Caitlin Clark, Donald Trump, and others, amid criticism for racially charged remarks. The ceremony also featured award wins by Simone Biles and Suni Lee, highlighting notable athletic achievements.
The ESPY Awards celebrated women in sports with awards and recognition, while host Shane Gillis delivered edgy, often unsuccessful jokes that received mixed reactions from the audience. Major female athletes like Simone Biles and Alex Morgan were honored for their contributions beyond sports, and Gillis's humor included controversial jokes about political figures and female athletes, which did not land well. The event also recognized perseverance and courage among athletes, highlighting their impact both on and off the field.
Comedian Shane Gillis delivered a controversial and polarizing monologue at the ESPY Awards, touching on various topics and receiving mixed reactions on social media, with some praising his boldness and others criticizing his humor as lazy or offensive.
Comedian Shane Gillis faced backlash for making a racist and offensive joke at the 2025 ESPY Awards targeting Black women and WNBA star Caitlin Clark, which was widely condemned on social media. Gillis, known for past controversial remarks, was criticized for crossing boundaries, prompting calls for accountability from the event organizers and the WNBA, which actively opposes racism.