Jimmy Kimmel Questions Aziz Ansari over Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival Appearance

Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig, Plans To Donate Portion Of Fee: “I Share The Concerns”

Aziz Ansari is the latest comedian to defend to controversial decision to perform at Saudi Arabia’s debut Riyadh Comedy Festival. The Golden Globe winner said his decision to perform at the festival was “something I put a lot of thought into,” noting his Muslim background and recounting a conversation he had with his aunt who […]

Jimmy Kimmel Presses Aziz Ansari Over Performing at Controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Aziz Ansari is speaking out about why he agreed to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. The 42-year-old Good Fortune star appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week where Jimmy Kimmel grilled him on his decision. Several comedians have been outspoken, calling out those who took part in the event, which was put on by not good people. Keep reading to find out more… “Now, obviously this is something that’s become a big part of the news because peopl…

Jimmy Kimmel Grills Aziz Ansari on Riyadh Comedy Performance in Tense Interview: It’s a ‘Brutal Regime’ and ‘These Are Not Good People’

Jimmy Kimmel pressed Aziz Ansari on performing at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, calling the Saudi government a 'brutal regime.'

Jimmy Kimmel questions Aziz Ansari over Saudi Arabia comedy festival appearance

Jimmy Kimmel questioned Aziz Ansari over his appearance at a Saudi Arabia comedy festival

Aziz Ansari Makes a Valiant Effort To Defend Performing in Saudi Arabia

OK, first off: Saying "I gave this a lot of thought" and "I discussed it with my wife" will not justify any decision ever. That said, Aziz Ansari did attempt to combine Louis CK's justification (spreading freedom) with Bill Burr's... Read more...

Awkward? Aziz Ansari gets put on the spot about Riyadh comedy festival appearance

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, comedian Aziz Ansari found himself defending his participation in Saudi Arabia’s controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival. What started as a lighthearted interview about his new film “Good Fortune” took an uncomfortable turn when host Jimmy Kimmel directly questioned the comedian’s decision to perform for what he called “not good people” and “a pretty b*utal regime.” The Riyadh Comedy Festival, which …