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Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; upcoming shows canceled

Dave Chappelle has tested positive for the coronavirus, and his upcoming comedy shows have been canceled

Dave Chappelle gets Netflix to pull 'Chappelle's Show' . Chappelle took to Instagram to reveal the news via a video called 'Unforgiven.'. In the video, the 47-year-old comedian claimed he "never got paid" after leaving the show, which was owned by ViacomCBS. They (ViacomCBS) didn't have to pay me because I signed the contract, Dave Chappelle, via 'Unforgiven'. I found out that these people were streaming my work and they never had to ask me or they never have to tell me. , Dave Chappelle, via 'Unforgiven'. Perfectly legal 'cause I signed the contract. But is that right? I didn't think so either, Dave Chappelle, via 'Unforgiven'. The popular show hit Netflix about three weeks ago. I called them and I told them that this makes me feel bad. And you want to know what they did? They agreed that they would take it off their platform just so I could feel better, Dave Chappelle, via 'Unforgiven'. Netflix has yet to comment, but Chappelle considers the streamer to currently be his "comedy home," which likely influenced the company's decision. 'Chappelle's Show' can still be found on other ViacomCBS brands such as Comedy Central, CBS All Access and HBO Max

Updated Jan 22, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas — Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.

Chappelle was expected to perform Thursday through Sunday at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin. Those shows have been canceled and Chappelle is quarantining, his representative Carla Sims said in a statement. The comedian is asymptomatic.

Chappelle had been performing socially distanced shows in Ohio since June and moved his shows to Austin during the winter, Sims said. Rapid testing for the audience and daily tests for Chappelle and his team were implemented.

Comedian Joe Rogan was scheduled to perform at the shows Friday and Saturday. He apologized on Instagram to followers for the canceled shows, saying they'd be rescheduled. A post earlier this week showed Rogan at Stubb's with Chappelle and other stars including Donnell Rawlings, Ron White and Elon Musk.

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