CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

The Daily Beast reports:

Fans of Saturday Night Live are outraged that controversial comedian Dave Chappelle has been named as the first host of its latest season. The episode is set to air Jan. 18, with Chappelle at the helm, and rapper Glorilla as the musical guest.

But many have questioned why the embattled comedian has continued to be invited back on the show despite his controversial takes on the transgender community.

The last time Chappelle took to the SNL stage was in 2022. Fans expressed their distaste on social media. “Consistently giving Dave Chappelle a platform while he spews transphobic rhetoric is shameful,” one X user wrote.

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The show’s newest season is set to air Jan. 18, with Chappelle at the reins and rapper Glorilla as the musical guest.https://t.co/mKzZ3m5aii

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 10, 2025