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Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue
“SNL producers told him he couldn’t speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,” reported SFGATE’s senior culture editor Dan Gentile. However, Chappelle still slipped in a reference to Palestine during his monologue, which was recorded on Jan. 18.
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Producers Barred Him From Discussing Gaza and Transgender People in Opening Monologue
Dave Chappelle said in San Francisco that "SNL" producers did not want him to talk about Gaza and transgender people in his monologue.
‘SNL’s Continued Support of Dave Chappelle Is More Dangerous Than Ever
This weekend, Saturday Night Live will celebrate its 50th anniversary—a massive milestone in entertainment—with a star-studded special event featuring appearances by everyone from SNL legends like Amy Poehler, Eddie Murphy, and Maya Rudolph, to A-listers like Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and Paul McCartney. And, unfortunately, Dave Chappelle too.
Lorne Michaels convinced Dave Chappelle to cut non-binary joke from SNL monologue
Still, despite being a well-known name-dropper, he didn’t get where he is today by kowtowing to celebrity at every opportunity. The Vulture profile also includes an anecdote about SNL inviting Taylor Swift to be in a sketch comparing her infamous “girl squad” to an apocalyptic cult. The story goes:
Chappelle says he was barred from touching on Gaza, transgender people on "Saturday Night Live"
Dave Chappelle has never hesitated to touch the third rail, knowing that his unassailable craftsmanship can navigate him through plenty of thorny subjects (abject trans hate, excluded). With that ...
Dave Chappelle Says ‘SNL’ Barred Him From Talking Gaza, Transgender People in Opening Monologue
Dave Chappelle said 'SNL' producers told him not to discuss Gaza or transgender people in his opening monologue last month.
Dave Chappelle says SNL banned him from mentioning trans issues and Gaza
Comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage in San Francisco this week and shared that Saturday Night Live producers gave him two strict topics to avoid while hosting the show last month. "SNL producers told him he couldn't speak about two topics: transgender people and Gaza,
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Dave Chappelle Is Tired Of Being Controversial On ‘SNL’
The first Saturday Night Live of 2025 kicked the year off with Dave Chappelle and musical guest ... longest SNL monologue of all time. It clocks in at 17 minutes, which isn’t uncommon for ...
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Dave Chappelle Tells San Francisco Live Audience What ‘SNL’ Forbid Him From Talking About as Host
During his set at the Masonic in San Francisco, comedian Dave Chappelle told the crowd that ... “They go, ‘Well how are all these people that you know at the freak off and you’re not at ...
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Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL50’ Appearance Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Dave might be funny. He may have inspired comedians and SNL with his groundbreaking Chappelle’s Show. But he’s also a bully that threatens the wellbeing of trans people. And no amount of ...
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Dave Chappelle's Net Worth Proves He's One of the Biggest Comedians of All Time
When you think of Dave Chappelle, you might not immediately equate him as a wealthy millionaire as you would Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and fellow comedian Adam Sandler.Though born in Washington D.C ...