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The announcement that the comedian would host 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time was met with backlash following his previous jokes about the transgender community.
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00:00This week I'll be hosting SNL with musical guest Blackstar in an episode that's so black it's going to be on BET.
00:06Dave Chappelle is set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend, despite backlash.
00:10On Thursday, SNL released promos teasing Chappelle's appearance,
00:14including one clip that appeared to poke fun at the social media backlash
00:17surrounding the recent announcement of his return.
00:21Wait, we're doing it live?
00:22Of course.
00:23With you?
00:24Obviously.
00:25In this news cycle?
00:27Yep.
00:28Interesting.
00:29In a different spot, Chappelle quips that he will be hosting in an episode that's so black it's going to be on BET.
00:35Chappelle's selection has caused criticism in light of his controversial joke centered on the transgender community
00:41from his 2021 Netflix special, The Closer.
00:44It was widely reported that SNL writer Celeste Yim, who uses they, them pronouns,
00:49had recently posted a message to their Instagram stories that seemingly referenced Chappelle's planned appearance.
00:55I'm trans and non-binary.
00:57Transphobia is murder, and it should be condemned.
01:00This is Chappelle's third time hosting the NBC's sketch variety series.
01:04His last hosting stint took place November 7, 2020, around the 2020 presidential election.
01:10For more on this story, head to THR.com.
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01:336.
01:34Hang in.
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