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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Louis Chilton

Whoopi Goldberg defends Hasan Minhaj over ‘lying’ controversy

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Whoopi Goldberg has issued a defence of Hasan Minhaj after the comedian controversially admitted to fabricating stories for his stand-up comedy.

Minhaj, 37, known for hosting the acclaimed Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, admitted last week that he had exaggerated several anecdotes relayed in his 2022 Netflix special The King’s Jester.

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