Grammys 2022: Chelsea Handler praises Chris Rock for ‘not reacting’ to Will Smith’s slap at Oscars

Chelsea and boyfriend Jo had been loved-up on the Grammys purple carpet (Image: FilmMagic)

The previous Chelsea Currently host attended the Grammy Awards 2022 in Las Vegas on Sunday, accompanied by her boyfriend Jo Koy, and weighed in on the controversial second that occurred on the Academy Awards every week in the past. 

Smith marched up on stage to confront Rock and ended up hanging him throughout the face after the comic made a joke about his spouse Jada Pinkett Smith. 

Addressing the scandal on the Grammys purple carpet, Chelsea instructed Leisure Tonight: ‘I simply suppose Chris Rock dealt with himself with such aplomb and is such a professional and that, you understand, he couldn't have reacted in a greater manner. 

‘He simply dealt with it like knowledgeable and it was a very good instance to all performers and all comedians methods to hold your cool and never be reactive and to truly hold the present shifting alongside.’ 

Her associate Jo revealed he additionally has excessive respect for Rock, and added: ‘He's simply my king. So, seeing him stand the way in which that he did and maintain his composure – man, I really like him a lot.’ 

The couple made it clear they firmly assist Rock (Image: Rex Options)

Chelsea regarded beautiful in her subtle black robe which boasted a sweetheart neckline (Image: Rex Options)

Chelsea additionally mentioned that comedians shouldn’t be involved about being attacked over their jokes going ahead, stating: ‘You possibly can’t fear in regards to the individuals who don’t such as you. 

‘It’s extra necessary to concentrate on the people who do such as you and serve them and serve them up with laughter.’ 

It was earlier reported that Grammys organisers have ramped up safety on the awards to keep away from the same incident just like the Oscars. 

Smith’s actions in opposition to Rock has left Hollywood reeling (Image: Reuters)

A supply instructed The Solar: ‘There have been frantic conferences all week to make sure that the present goes easily and there are not any controversial scenes.

‘Organisers have had sufficient hassle getting the showcase the bottom with the pandemic to deal with, so including this into the combination has been an enormous strain. 

‘Everybody attending is aware of there's a strict code of conduct and in the event that they don’t abide to it, they’ll be kicked out.’ 

This 12 months’s Grammys will likely be hosted by comic Trevor Noah and can function performances from artists corresponding to Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X and Silk Sonic, in addition to a particular tribute to Foo Fighters star Taylor Hawkins following his sudden dying final month.