John Mulaney Faces Backlash for Having Dave Chappelle as Surprise Opening Act, Trans Fans & Allies Speak Out
John Mulaney is facing backlash online after welcoming Dave Chappelle to the stage at his show this weekend.
The comedian was the headliner at a show in Columbus, Ohio on Friday (May 20) and Dave popped on stage to be the surprise opener.
Fans were required to lock their phones up before the show, so there is no footage of the set, but attendees say that Dave made transphobic jokes.
After his opening set, John came on stage and gave Dave a hug. Trans fans in attendance and allies of the community are speaking out against John for welcoming Dave to the show. Click inside to read more… “y’all ever hear ~12,000 people laugh at a transphobic joke, while you’re a trans person in the audience who didn’t know the transphobic comedian would make a surprise appearance at the John Mulaney show?
