Netflix has cut a joke about Melania Trump from its special "The Roast of Kevin Hart," which featured comedians including Pete Davidson and Chelsea Handler. The removed joke compared comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to Melania, stating his only relevance was opening for Trump once.
Context of the Removal
The omission comes amid a public feud between Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The Trumps called for Kimmel to be fired after he parodied the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, joking that Melania had the "glow of an expectant widow." Donald Trump condemned the joke on Truth Social.
Other Cut Jokes
Additional jokes removed from the Netflix special included those about Lizzo’s weight, the #MeToo movement, and Kevin Hart’s participation in a Saudi government-funded comedy festival. The edits reflect growing sensitivity around controversial content.
The roast, which aired earlier this month, featured a lineup of comedians roasting Kevin Hart. The Melania joke was deemed too provocative given the ongoing controversy with Kimmel.
