'SNL' star Che blasts Kevin Hart roast's white writers — after he turned down job
Michael Che criticized the predominantly white writing staff of a roast featuring Kevin Hart. He expressed his concerns after declining a job on the project. Che's comments highlight ongoing discussions about diversity in comedy.
- ▪Michael Che is a cast member of 'Saturday Night Live'.
- ▪He turned down a writing job for a roast of Kevin Hart.
- ▪Che criticized the roast's white writers for lacking diversity.
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