Kim Kardashian Addresses Controversial Roast Jokes in New The Kardashians Teaser
2025-02-07 09:12:47
Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is addressing a comedian’s controversial remarks from a high-profile roast event in a newly released teaser for The Kardashians Season 3. The clip shows Kardashian reflecting on insults lobbed at her during the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival, where she was roasted alongside NFL legend Tom Brady.
Background:
At the festival’s roast of Brady, Kardashian faced backlash after the audience booed her entrance. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe later made a joke targeting her romantic relationships, saying, “She’s had a lot of Black men celebrating her end-zone. Kim, word of advice: Close your legs. You have more public beef than Kendrick Lamar and Drake.” The remark sparked outrage online, with critics calling it misogynistic.
At the festival’s roast of Brady, Kardashian faced backlash after the audience booed her entrance. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe later made a joke targeting her romantic relationships, saying, “She’s had a lot of Black men celebrating her end-zone. Kim, word of advice: Close your legs. You have more public beef than Kendrick Lamar and Drake.” The remark sparked outrage online, with critics calling it misogynistic.
Kardashian’s Response:
In the teaser, Kardashian recalls being called a derogatory term during the event, with a friend describing the roasting as “so fucked up.” Kardashian responds nonchalantly, stating, “It is just like the easiest joke. They would have said it about anyone. Am I supposed to sit there and be like, ‘How innovative, you called me a [slur]’?” Her remarks highlight her dismissive attitude toward the controversy, framing the jokes as lazy and predictable.
In the teaser, Kardashian recalls being called a derogatory term during the event, with a friend describing the roasting as “so fucked up.” Kardashian responds nonchalantly, stating, “It is just like the easiest joke. They would have said it about anyone. Am I supposed to sit there and be like, ‘How innovative, you called me a [slur]’?” Her remarks highlight her dismissive attitude toward the controversy, framing the jokes as lazy and predictable.
Event Context:
Kardashian attended the roast following rumors of a possible romance with Brady, which she playfully addressed on stage, quipping, “I’d never say if we did or not. I’d just release a tape.” Brady later joked about Kardashian’s ex-husband Kanye West, saying, “Thank you for being here. I know Kim was terrified—not because of this, but because her kids are home with their dad.”
Kardashian attended the roast following rumors of a possible romance with Brady, which she playfully addressed on stage, quipping, “I’d never say if we did or not. I’d just release a tape.” Brady later joked about Kardashian’s ex-husband Kanye West, saying, “Thank you for being here. I know Kim was terrified—not because of this, but because her kids are home with their dad.”
Public Reaction:
While some praised Kardashian for her composure, others criticized the roast’s tone. Comedian Kevin Hart intervened during the initial audience backlash to ease tensions. Hinchcliffe has not publicly addressed the backlash since the event.
While some praised Kardashian for her composure, others criticized the roast’s tone. Comedian Kevin Hart intervened during the initial audience backlash to ease tensions. Hinchcliffe has not publicly addressed the backlash since the event.
Upcoming Episode:
The teaser promotes The Kardashians return, set to premiere March 2025, with Kardashian’s response to the roast serving as a focal point. The show has consistently addressed public controversies involving its stars, blending personal narratives with media scrutiny.
The teaser promotes The Kardashians return, set to premiere March 2025, with Kardashian’s response to the roast serving as a focal point. The show has consistently addressed public controversies involving its stars, blending personal narratives with media scrutiny.