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Coverage dated October 8, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel grills Aziz Ansari about controversial appearance at Saudi Arabian comedy fest

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

"It’s a pretty brutal regime. They’ve done a lot of horrible, horrible things," Kimmel told Ansari about the Saudi government.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Jimmy Kimmel grills Aziz Ansari about controversial appearance at Saudi Arabian comedy fest (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    "It’s a pretty brutal regime. They’ve done a lot of horrible, horrible things," Kimmel told Ansari about the Saudi government.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Participation During ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Interview (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Ansari opened up on the Saudi Arabia trip: “To me, a comedy festival felt like something that’s pushing things to be more open and to push a dialogue.

  3. Deadline

    Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Gig, Plans To Donate Portion Of Fee: “I Share The Concerns” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Aziz Ansari is the latest comedian to defend to controversial decision to perform at Saudi Arabia's debut Riyadh Comedy Festival.

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