Chelsea Handler Criticizes Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe Over Roast Jokes

Chelsea Handler has publicly criticized fellow comedians Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe for material they performed at the Roast of Kevin Hart, where all three appeared together.

During an appearance on the Funny Knowing You podcast alongside Deon Cole, Handler referenced messages she received describing the pair as "racist," "bigots," and "sexist." When asked about their comedic choices, she was direct in her assessment: "It was ick. It was gross."

Handler took particular issue with specific jokes delivered at the event. Hinchcliffe, who previously drew controversy for calling Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" at a Trump rally, performed material at the roast that Handler found objectionable. Gillis made a remark involving lynching.

"I don't find those jokes to be funny," Handler stated. "Jokes about lynching Black people, lynching is not a joke. That's worse than rape."

She also objected to material targeting Sheryl Underwood's deceased husband, who died by suicide. "Them making fun of Sheryl Underwood's dead husband who committed suicide is gross. I wasn't fine with that. There was so much disgustingness, I knew it was gonna be a gross vibe," she explained.

Gillis responded to Handler's comments in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, saying, "This is a big moment for Chelsea. I am glad she's capitalizing. Good for her. We're all rooting for her. Anyway come see me July 17 at the football stadium in Philly."