Dave Chappelle is returning to host Saturday Night Live for a third time, but his appearance on the show has caused outrage among some of the show's fans.
The comedian, 49, is beloved by many but faces vocal opponents who have criticized Chappelle's comments and jokes about the transgender community.
It has led to several accusations of transphobia and transphobic rhetoric, which in July, led to Chappelle having his performances at certain venues canceled. In November 2021, students protested when The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington D.C. was set to be renamed in Chappelle's honor.
For the third time, Chappelle will host a post-election episode of Saturday Night Live, with his previous two attempts providing memorable moments and reactions to results.
The announcement of Chappelle's return, revealed during Amy Schumer's episode on Saturday, incited strong reactions online.
"You have your first non-binary cast member ever and then you book an proud and open transphobe," Twitter user @SeanAltly wrote, referring to featured player Molly Kearney who prefers the pronouns they/them. "What a disappointment," @SeanAltly added.
While many reacted with anger online, there were many more voicing their excitement for Chappelle's return to Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, New York City.
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