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Comedians Fire Back at Chelsea Handler's Roast Criticism
20 Jun
Summary
- Comedian Gina Yashere called Handler a 'horrible woman' over past show experience.
- Handler criticized for past ties to Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein.
- Shane Gillis dismissed Handler's criticism of the Kevin Hart roast.
- Handler accused of hypocrisy for criticizing Hollywood culture she benefited from.
Chelsea Handler is currently under intense scrutiny following her criticism of fellow comedians participating in the Netflix roast of Kevin Hart. Her remarks, made on the "Funny Knowing You" podcast, were deemed "gross" by Handler, who specifically targeted Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, accusing them of racism and sexism. This criticism has backfired, with many online branding her a "disgrace to comedy," noting her own participation in the same event.
Adding to the controversies, British comedian Gina Yashere recently described Handler as a "horrible woman" during a podcast appearance, detailing a dismissive experience on Handler's former show, "Chelsea Lately." Yashere recounted Handler allegedly not acknowledging her and later claiming not to understand her accent, leading to lasting resentment.
Handler's past ties to disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have also resurfaced. Insiders claim Handler benefited from Hollywood culture by attending Weinstein's parties, contradicting her current public persona as an industry truth-teller. Shane Gillis's representative responded dismissively to Handler's roast comments, further escalating the public disputes surrounding the comedian.
