Michael Che criticised Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart special, questioning why a roast celebrating “the most successful Black comic in the last 10 years” relied heavily on White joke writers.
Hosted by Shane Gillis, the live show aired on Sunday from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles as part of the streaming service’s 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Fest. The show saw Kevin Hart “in the hot seat”, and featured a celebrity line-up that included Pete Davidson, Chelsea Handler, Regina Hall, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sheryl Underwood, and Draymond Green taking turns roasting the comedian.
