Pete Davidson under fire for Charlie Kirk joke at Kevin Hart roast

May 11, 2026

Pete Davidson's edgy jab at slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk during Netflix's The Roast of Kevin Hart is sparking serious backlash. A close friend of Kirk is calling the bit wildly distasteful. Meanwhile, other controversial moments from the special are stirring fresh drama.

Pete Davidson compared Tony Hinchcliffe to Charlie Kirk during the roast, quipping that Kirk had been caught on camera in a compromising act before adding a dark plea to kill Tony. Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA producer and Kirk's pal, said Monday he physically cringed at the line given how brutally Kirk was murdered in public back in September 2025. Kolvet admitted comedy can ease tension but insisted this crossed every line. 🔥

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X largely condemn Pete Davidson's Charlie Kirk joke at the Kevin Hart roast as vile, disgusting, and inappropriate, especially given Kirk's assassination, with users like Brandon Tatum and others labeling it depraved and beneath comedy. A minority view it as typical edgy roast humor or defend it as referring to another topic, while some call out the backlash as overblown.

DISGRACEFUL: Pete Davidson made a disgusting Charlie Kirk joke at Kevin Hart’s roast.

"Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk, and that's he's definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat.”

That wasn’t comedy. That was vile and completely beneath the belt. pic.twitter.com/X2hsp6th72

— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) May 12, 2026

🔥📷WOW: Comedian Pete Davidson is under fire for his joke about Charlie Kirk during the roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix.

Davidson: “Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk, and that’s he’s definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat. Oh you don’t know me? yeah ‘Kill…

— The Rubin Report (@RubinReportShow) May 11, 2026

Pete Davidson making that comment about Charlie Kirk during #roastofkevinhart was uncalled for and cruel. That was NOT comedy, I love @KevinHart4real, but that comment needs to be called out.

— Nicole (@RandomShy) May 11, 2026

It was a joke about Tony being gay

Take it easy

The Charlie Kirk assassination hit me harder than it should have and I don't think Pete Davidson is funny

The joke was fine

— Thomas Veil (@ThomasVeil6) May 12, 2026

🚨 DISGRACEFUL: Pete Davidson crosses the line at Kevin Hart’s roast.

“Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk… he’s definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat.”
That wasn’t comedy.
That was straight-up vile, depraved, and completely beneath the belt.

Turning a… pic.twitter.com/SxGsDjlSs0

— Reverend Jordan Wells (@WellsJorda89710) May 12, 2026

Sources

• https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/11/andrew-kolvet-slams-pete-davidsons-charlie-kirk-joke/
• https://www.wesmirch.com/260511/p26
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/11/sheryl-underwood-defends-the-rock-kevin-hart-roast-joke/
• https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-was-sheryl-underwood-husband-5538050/