Sheryl Underwood reveals which of Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis’ Kevin Hart roast jokes went too far
Sheryl Underwood expressed her disapproval of jokes made by Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis during Netflix's 'The Roast of Kevin Hart.' She highlighted that jokes referencing George Floyd and lynching were particularly offensive. Underwood emphasized the need for comedians to consider the impact of their words on sensitive topics.
- ▪Underwood stated that people should be upset by Hinchcliffe and Gillis' jokes about George Floyd and lynching.
- ▪Hinchcliffe made a controversial joke about George Floyd during the roast, saying he was laughing so hard he couldn't breathe.
- ▪Gillis joked about Hart's height, suggesting he would be lynched from a bonsai tree, which also drew criticism.
- ▪Underwood acknowledged that while she laughed during the roast, she found the jokes about her late husband and other sensitive topics to be in poor taste.
- ▪Chelsea Handler criticized Hinchcliffe and Gillis, labeling them as 'racists, bigots, and sexist.'
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 45 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Shane Gillis shrugs off, mocks Chelsea Handler's outrage over his jokes at Kevin Hart roast — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Chelsea Handler Slams ‘Bigots’ Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe for ‘Racist’ Roast Jokes: ‘I Wasn’t Fine With That’ — Variety
- ▪ Chelsea Handler Slams Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe’s “Racist” Jokes at Kevin Hart Roast: “There Was So Much Disgustingness” — The Hollywood Reporter
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Celebrity News Sheryl Underwood reveals which of Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis’ Kevin Hart roast jokes went too far By Antoinette Bueno Published May 21, 2026, 9:45 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Sheryl Underwood said people should rightfully be upset by Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis’ Kevin Hart roast jokes that were centered on the late George Floyd and race. Underwood talked to “Entertainment Tonight” Thursday about Netflix’s controversial “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” which some criticized as crossing the line into poor taste — particularly Hinchcliffe joking about Floyd, and Gillis joking about “lynching” Hart.
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