A joke about Melania Trump was cut from Kevin Hart's Netflix roast, according to writer Madison Sinclair. The quip, aimed at comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, read: 'Tony is like Melania, the only thing relevant about him is that he opened for Trump once.'
The roast, streamed live on Sunday, featured several comedians, including Chelsea Handler and Pete Davidson. Davidson's joke about Charlie Kirk, a late right-wing activist, sparked controversy for referencing his assassination. The Melania joke was among several cut, including gags about #MeToo, Lizzo's weight, and Hart's Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance.
The decision to remove the Melania joke follows recent controversy over a Jimmy Kimmel joke about the First Lady, which led to calls for his firing after an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Melania Trump criticised Kimmel's 'hateful rhetoric' on social media.
