Pete Davidson comes under fire after telling shocking joke about Charlie Kirk during Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart.
During the roast, the 32-year-old comedian compared Tony Hinchcliffe to the late political activist.
He joked, “Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk, in that he’s definitely letting a guy put something down his throat on camera.”
The comment sparked immediate backlash online, with critics demanding an apology from Pete.
Now, an insider tells naughty but nice The SNL alum was warned not to make jokes about Charlie.
“Pete was absolutely warned,” says the source. “People told him the Charlie Kirk material would cause a fire. He didn’t listen.”
The confidant added, “If this had aired on NBC, CBS, or ABC, the joke would have been cut immediately.” “There’s no question about it.”
Meanwhile, another source told the publication that the reaction within the industry was as intense as the public outcry.
One media insider explains, “Mainstream outlets are uncomfortable even repeating the jokes.” “That tells you how radioactive it already is.”
Insiders believe that this controversy could have a lasting impact on Pete’s career.
“People expect spiciness from peat,” the source says. “But it’s gotten to the point where a lot of officials think it’s not funny anymore.”
