David Letterman shares unexpected message for comedy fans after Dave Chappelle’s attacked on stage

Sign 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 David Letterman shared an unexpected message in reference to the Dave Chappelle incident during a comedy set. It’s just been a little alarming, you know what I mean?” He then jokily told audience members: “In deference to the people coming out here, let me just say this: when the show is finished, I will be in the lobby, and if anybody wants to come and beat me up, by God, come on out.” Letterman asked: “How many of you would like to hit me right now?” David Letterman performing at the Netflix is a Joke festival While Letterman didn’t specifically name Chappelle, the video was uploaded onto Netflix’s social media channels with the title: “David Letterman on the Dave Chappelle Incident.” In response to the Chappelle incident, his rep called it “unfortunate and unsettlling” but praised Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock for helping to “calm the crowd with humour” before he continued his set. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Rock made headlines in the aftermath for asking “was that Will Smith?”, in reference to the infamous slap he received by the Best Actor winner at this year’s Oscars ceremony.