Director Dave Chappelle’s SNL movie opens to tackle Kanye West’s anti-Semitic comments – The Hollywood Reporter

Dave Chappelleopening monologue Saturday Night Live She addressed Kanye “Ye” West’s anti-Semitic comments, as well as Donald Trump and the midterm elections.

The comedian began reading a statement that he said he had prepared. I condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms. Standing with my friends in the Jewish community,” he said, before adding, “And that, Kanye, is how you buy yourself some time.” ”

Chappelle spent much of his range targeting West and how the rapper and fashion mogul thought he was untouchable until Adidas, among other business partners, dropped him after a series of anti-Semitic comments posted on social media. “It is ironic that the Nazis founded Adiyas and were even humiliated,” he said.

Chappelle also discussed the controversy over Kyrie Irving, who was recently suspended from the Brooklyn Nets for at least five games after he shared a link to the documentary. Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America A film containing antisemitic sentiments.

‘He was slow to apologise’ SNL The host said about the NBA star. “Demands to return to their good graces are getting longer and longer, and here I am drawing the line: I know the Jewish people have gone through terrible things all over the world, but you can’t blame black Americans. You just can’t.”

SNLThe decision to host Chappelle drew criticism after his controversial jokes about the transgender community on his Netflix special. the closest.

In the teasers leading up to the episode, it appears that Chappelle and cast member Ego Nodim have spoken out about the controversy. After the comedian announced that he was co-hosting with musical guest Black Star, a confused Nodim asked him if they were bringing the show live, Chappelle confirmed. “With you?” And she continued, “In this news cycle?” But Chappelle did not address the backlash in his monologue.

When discussing the midterms, the comedian mainly focused on Herschel Walker and how some news organizations feel that the Trump era is over, but he claims that’s not the case. He went on to explain that he lives in Ohio, and takes a first-hand look at Trump’s fan base, saying, “He’s so likable. The reason he’s likable is because people in Ohio have never seen someone like him.”

Before the opening monologue, a cold opening marked a piece of Fox and Friends, Starring Mickey Day, Heidi Gardner, and Bowen Yang as Steve Dossey, Ainsley Earhart and Brian Kilmedy, with special appearances from Cecily Strong’s Kari Lake and James Austin Johnson’s Trump.

Chappelle hosted the comic strip series for the third time on November 12. The comedian last hosted the episode after the 2020 election in which Joe Biden defeated Trump, who was vying for a second term. Prior to that, he hosted the show after Trump won the 2016 presidential election.