Reggie Watts Dropped From Festivals Following Rolling Stone Investigation Into Ex-Girlfriend's Death
The edit follows a Rolling Stone report that cited claims from five former partners and alleged Watts’s late ex-girlfriend developed a ketamine addiction.
- On Monday, the popular podcast Comedy Bang Bang removed the theme song created by Reggie Watts following a Rolling Stone investigation into the comedian's past relationships and alleged drug-related behavior.
- A Rolling Stone report published last Thursday alleged Watts exhibited 'reckless and selfish' behavior regarding drugs, involving his late ex-girlfriend Katherine McCollough, who died by suicide in March 2026.
- Five former partners joined McCollough's loved ones accusing Watts of crossing boundaries, alleging he pressured them to consume large amounts of ketamine to maintain emotional proximity during relationships.
- Attorney Andrew Brettler vehemently denied all allegations, calling the claims 'dangerously false' and rejecting any suggestion Watts contributed to McCollough's death or engaged in abusive behavior.
- Festival organizers including Greenbelt Festival, Shambala Festival, and Electric Picnic removed Watts from their 2026 lineups, with organizations distancing themselves from the comedian amid the ongoing controversy.
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Reggie Watts dropped from festivals with theme song pulled from ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ podcast after allegations of "reckless" drug use in relationships
Reggie Watts has been dropped from festivals and has his theme song pulled from the Comedy Bang Bang podcast following accusations of “reckless” drug use in relationships. Watts is known for starring in the television version of Comedy Bang Bang between 2012 and 2016, before becoming the bandleader on James Corden’s Late Late Show. He also penned the theme song for the podcast hosted by Scott Aukerman, which has been on the air since 2009. In th…
Reggie Watts dropped from British and Irish festivals amid report
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts has been dropped from a series of festivals in the UK and Ireland, scheduled to take place later this month. Watts was due to perform at the Greenbelt Festival in Northamptonshire, the Shambala Festival also in Northamptonshire, and Electric Picnic in County Laois, Ireland, between August 27th to August 30th. Additionally, his theme song was also absent from the latest episode of the Comedy! Bang! Bang! podcast…
Reggie Watts Dropped From Podcast Intro & Comedy Festivals After Report Alleging Disturbing Behavior in Romantic Relationships
Reggie Watts was dropped from his slots at festivals and a podcast intro following a report about his allegedly disturbing behavior in relationships.
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TMZReggie Watts Loses Festival Gigs After Exes Accuse Him of Reckless Drug Behavior
Reggie Watts -- the comedian and musician known for his work on "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "The Late Late Show with James Corden" -- is suddenly disappearing from festival posters ... after explosive claims about drug use and alleged abuse…
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