Maher says he stopped stand-up over fears of being ‘shot by the left or the right’

Bill Maher Reveals The Reasons He Fears Doing Stand-Up Comedy Now

The political commentator and comedian said it's not a good time to "be out there.”

Bill Maher says it's a 'good time' for him to not tour amid political violence

Comedian and late-night host Bill Maher said he made a “great choice” to stop doing comedy tours because he could “get shot” in the current political climate. Maher said on his podcast that he stopped doing stand-up comedy in late 2024, and that “a number of things” led him to this decision. He got “sick of the travel” required for tours, but still misses doing them. “Also, I feel like it was a great choice because I don’t want to be out there i…

Bill Maher Stopped Performing Standup Over Political Divide: ‘I Could Get Shot by the Left or the Right’

The comedian took a break from standup this year because of his feelings toward travel and the new generation of comedy, but feels like he dodged a bullet for another reason

Bill Maher's Assassination Fears: Controversial Podcaster Refuses to Do Stand-Up Comedy Again Because He 'Could Get Shot by The Left or Right'

Bill Maher revealed he's given up stand up touring, citing fears of getting shot by the 'left or right' in this political climate.

Bill Maher claims he doesn’t do stand-up any more because he’s afraid of being shot

HBO host told Patton Oswalt why he quit touring on his podcast ‘Club Random’

Bill Maher Reveals Why He Quit Stand-Up Comedy: “It’s A Good Time To Not Be Out There”

Bill Maher is putting a pause on stand-up comedy, and one of his reasons is due to the intense political division in the country. Maher told Patton Oswalt on his Club Random podcast Monday that he decided to stop touring at the end of 2024 because, “I don’t want to be out there in this country, in this political atmosphere. I could get shot by the left or the right,” adding “Its a good time not to be out there.” He did acknowledge though, that…