Jack Black has announced the cancellation of his band Tenacious D's tour and put all future projects on hold following a controversial comment made by his bandmate, Kyle Gass, on stage.
Gass made the comment during a performance in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, July 14, referring to the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in a way that upset many concert-goers and fans alike.
Black, also known for his roles as an actor and comedian, expressed his dismay in a statement on his Instagram page on Tuesday, July 16: "I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding."
Although the comment section on the post has been turned off, fans left their remarks on other photos on the School of Rock actor's Instagram page. Comments like, "Won't be watching anymore of this guys stuff unfortunately," and "Bummer you became so anti American."
Other fans rushed to the defense of the 54-year-old,. One fan remarked, "Talk about an extreme over reaction. Kyle said it not Jack," while another seemingly agreed, noting, "DO YOU PEOPLE RELALIZE JACK DID NOT SAY IT? Kyle said it, Jack laughed at it."
The comment in question is Gass's on stage response to a prompt to make a wish, to which he responded, "Don't miss Trump next time." The comment quickly sparked outrage, with an Australian senator even calling for the band's deportation. Initially, a local promoter indicated that the upcoming show was merely postponed. However, Black's subsequent statement clarified the complete cancellation of the tour, which included additional dates in Australia and a series of shows in New Zealand. The duo's planned U.S. tour, set to kick off in October with a sold-out show in Ohio, is also on indefinite hold.
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