Bassem Youssef On Will Smith: 'Chris Rock's Revenge Was $40 Million From Netflix'

Piers Morgan is joined by comedian Bassem Youssef, columnist Madeline Grant and TalkTV contributor Paula Rhone-Adrien to discuss Chris Rock's recent Netflix special, in which he discusses the infamous Will Smith slap at last year's Oscars and whether comedy can be cancelled.

Bassem begins by explaining that Chris Rock got his revenge on Will Smith by signing a $40 million contract with Netflix for his stand-up comedy special. Piers suggests however that many people would feel outraged and perhaps slap someone mocking their wife's alopecia. Madeline counteracts that violence isn't the answer and that Will Smith should have been a better example to his children.

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[Lightwb]

Who is here after Bassem destroyed Morgan ?

[sallya.]

Chris Rock handled it with dignity and grace. Good for him for dealing with it on his own terms and not making himself a victim. Deep respect for Chris Rock.

[bonniemech]

Deepest respect to Chris Rock. He had every right to talk about 'the slap'.

[zubair.khan_]

Who's here after watching Bassem Youssef completely destroying Piers Morgan on Israel-Palestine Issue ?

[bevvyjune]

Will Smith conveniently forgot that he's also mocked people as part of his comedy. Did he expect to get attacked for his jokes?

[JP-jzuq]

Ridiculous, Smith was laughing at the joke himself. He got up only after his wife gave him a death stare.

[TheMraswad]

"I wouldn't have made a joke about her hair. I'd have made a joke about her boyfriend." - Ricky Gervais.

[mirandawise]

Chris was extremely tolerant and patient. He didn't say anything that was not already known. Ultimately, he had the last word, mike drop. Awesome!

[MargaretTolliver]

I am ecstatic that Chris Rock received $40 million!

[clotildadaniels]

Was an hilarious way to get back at bullies or rather “the victim” love Chris rock ❤😂😂

[Razshows]

I had no idea that Chris Rock is such a great comedian until Will Smith slapped him.

[ckwind]

The Netflix special was brilliant! He commanded that stage like the master he is. The whole thing was hilarious but the ending about Will was the best thing ever. All hail King Rock!

[ritagoetz]

I loved Chris Rocks comeback to the IDIOTS PUNCH. Keep doing what you do Chris.

[JT-qduj]

He wasn't mocking her, that's where Piers and others get it wrong, he was telling a joke, he is a comedian, whether you or Will found it funny or not, isn't the point.

[nathalieduverna]

This is the best revenge I've ever seen my whole life 🤣🤣🤣 this sunk in deeper than an arrest or a lawsuit

[markymark]

It wasnt about money, I pretty much think Chris knew what he wanted to do with Will Smith and he has done just that!

[joysimpson]

I hear that Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family in the Netflix special. He feels that it’s distasteful of Netflix to give Chris the platform to insult Jada …He is so self righteous and a hypocrite..

[anndarley]

If she was so upset about her hair, then why didn't she wear a wig? She wanted attention because it was going to be her husbands night, and she didn't want him to have all the attention. We all know how the night turned out for Will Smith, it was not a good ending.

[SonyaPaterson]

Will Smith is lucky that Chris Rock didn’t press charges.For that he should be gracious and let Chris Rock do his job! He’s a great comedian. Jada and Will need to be humble now so Will can make a comeback

[janetclaireSays]

Will Smith had no right to do what he did to Chris Rock. I'm glad Rock took the high road and waited a year to think about what he wanted to say and then said it in the biggest way possible.