Dave Chappelle Reveals on Letterman Why He Disappeared

  • 10 years ago
Dave Chappelle recently appeared on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’. Of course the two talked about Chappelle’s popular program that stopped airing nearly a decade ago. Chappelle had a hilarious response ready.

The former sketch series on Comedy Central, “Chappelle's Show” only ran for three seasons, but it gained a mass following in that short duration.

Dave Chappelle recently appeared on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’. Of course the two talked about Chappelle’s popular program that stopped airing nearly a decade ago.

Not only do people miss the show, but many wonder why he would walk away from a TV deal worth millions of dollars. When Letterman asked why he left, Chappelle comically replied “Listen. Here it is. Technically, I never quit. I'm seven years late for work.”

Right after he walked away from the program, Chappelle basically went AWOL. He took a flight to South Africa, leaving fans believing he was addicted to drugs or in a mental health facility.

Chappelle put the rumors to rest on Letterman’s show saying he flew out of the U.S. to clear his head.

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