SNL’s Michael Che claims vile Simone Biles jokes were result of Instagram hack
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live star Michael Che has claimed that vile jokes about gymnast Simone Biles published to his Instagram were the result of a hack. “Man, I wanna make fun of Simone Biles,” the message on Che’s Story read. As the dorky kids say, I’m choosing violence.” Further messages included screenshots of jokes submitted by Che’s followers, with Che appearing to “rate” the jokes. 9/10.” Comedian Michael Che and gymnast Simone Biles The jokes and Che’s captions were subsequently deleted from his Instagram Story, with the comedian writing a further note claiming that he was not responsible for the previous messages and had been hacked.
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