Michael Che withdraws from Kevin Hart roast and criticizes writer diversity and joke content
Michael Che, an SNL cast member, pulled out of Comedy Central's roast of Kevin Hart citing scheduling conflicts. After withdrawing, Che posted on Instagram criticizing the racial composition of the writing team and the style of jokes, which he said relied on dark topics like slavery and sex crimes rather than personal observations. The roast featured controversial material from Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe, Pete Davidson, and others.
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Both outlets report Che's withdrawal and criticism. The Daily Wire emphasizes Che's full complaint text and specific joke examples, while the NY Post leads with the withdrawal and briefly mentions his shading without the detailed complaints.
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“SNL Star Drops Out Of Kevin Hart Roast, Complains Writers Were Too White”
“Michael Che pulled out of Kevin Hart roast before shading white writers for jokes about 'slavery, sex crimes, slurs'”
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