Chet Hanks is at it again…
30.07.2021 - 17:49 / hollywoodlife.com
Saturday Night Live writer and cast-memberMichael Che, 38, is no stranger to controversy, but he may have gone a little too far when he shared a joke DM-ed to him about Olympian Simone Biles, 24, and former doctor and convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, 57, on Thursday July 29. The comic took to his Instagram Stories and shared jokes that fans sent him about Simone and her decision to withdraw from Olympic competitions to focus on her mental health.
The “Weekend Update” comedian revealed that
Chet Hanks is at it again…
Michael Che came under fire for his jokes about gymnast Simone Biles following her withdrawal from several competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, but those closest to him have brushed off the entire ordeal. The cast and crew of Saturday Night Live are not “making a big deal” out of the “Weekend Update” co-anchor’s remarks, sources close to the comedian have exclusively revealed to HollywoodLife.
Simone Biles reflected on how the past abuse she suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar could’ve played a part in her mental health issues at the Tokyo Olympics.
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UPDATE: Michael Che has returned to Instagram days after catching heat for posting “jokes” about U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. The Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor made his return to the social media platform Monday morning.
Simone Biles will be able to compete again this Olympics. The 24-year-old gymnast — who won a silver medal in vault after initially failing to qualify for any event finals — opened up about Biles after her win on Sunday. As fans know, Biles withdrew from the women's Olympic gymnastics team all-around event last week.
MyKayla Skinner is retiring from gymnastics as a silver medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics, an opportunity afforded to her after Simone Biles withdrew from the vault finals to focus on her mental health
A tough decision. Simone Biles will not compete in another event at the Tokyo Olympics as she battles the dangerous twisties.
deactivated his account earlier in the day after he posted jokes at the expense of gymnast Simone Biles, including one about Larry Nassar, the doctor she accused of sexual abuse, which provoked a significant social media backlash. Just before deleting his Instagram account, he posted a message saying “Man, I got hacked today, can’t believe they got me.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from two more event finals at the Tokyo Olympics. USA Gymnastics announced that the athlete, 24, will not compete in the vault and uneven bar finals this Sunday following her withdrawal from the team finals and individual all-around finals this week, in which she cited mental health concerns. She will be replaced by MyKayla Skinner.
Simone Biles has made the decision to not compete in two more events at the 2020 Olympics this weekend.
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticMichael Che’s eyebrow-raising attempt to score comedic points about Simone Bile’s difficult decision to withdraw from Olympic events aired on NBC might be more surprising if this hadn’t been his longstanding pattern.
Simone Biles doesn’t owe anyone an explanation — but she’s giving us one anyway.
Michael Che is back in the social media hot seat, this time for posting controversial jokes about U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.
Not so fast. Michael Che was called out after he allegedly shared jokes mocking Simone Biles for dropping out of the Olympics.
Jordan Moreau “Saturday Night Live” head writer and comedian Michael Che wiped his Instagram account of all posts Thursday night after receiving backlash for posting jokes about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.Biles, a four-time gold medalist, was expected to be a frontrunner in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, but she withdrew from the gymnastics team finals and all-around individual finals due to concerns about her mental well-being.
The “Weekend Update” anchor is facing serious backlash for comments he made — and jokes he promoted — about Simone Biles. ICYMI, the renowned gymnast bowed out several Olympics events after a psychological block made it dangerous for her to compete. While her decision was celebrated by many as an act of necessary self care, certain spectators have criticized or ridiculed her for quitting. Related: Che
Michael Che is facing significant backlash, and it all has to do with Simone Biles.
sentenced to prison after being accused of sexual abuse by more than 150 women. He worked with Oympians and young female gymnasts for years.