Chelsea Handler Criticizes Jokes at Kevin Hart Netflix Roast
Chelsea Handler said two performers made offensive remarks during the May 2025 Netflix roast of Kevin Hart. Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe responded, and other comedians weighed in on the exchange.
realitytea.comChelsea Handler said she found several jokes by Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe at the Netflix roast of Kevin Hart to be offensive. Handler appeared Wednesday on Deon Cole’s Funny Knowing You podcast. ” She also objected to a Hinchcliffe joke about the 2021 suicide of Sheryl Underwood’s husband.
Hinchcliffe respond Gillis issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. He wrote that Handler was “capitalizing” on the moment and invited readers to his July 17 show in Philadelphia. ”
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Story Timeline
3 events- Wednesday
Chelsea Handler discussed the roast on Deon Cole’s podcast.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - Wednesday
Shane Gillis released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - Thursday
Kirsten Fleming published an opinion column in the New York Post.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter
Potential Impact
- 01
Gillis announced a July 17 performance in Philadelphia.
- 02
Public discussion continued on social media and in opinion columns.
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