Tim Dillon Claims Saudi Arabia Banned Him Over Slavery Jokes
Source: U.S. comic Tim Dillon says Saudi Arabia fired him from comedy festival over jokes about slavery (2025-09-25)
U.S. comedian Tim Dillon alleges that he was removed from a Saudi Arabia comedy festival due to jokes he made about slavery. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around comedy and censorship in international events. Dillon's experience raises questions about freedom of expression in global entertainment venues. The controversy underscores the challenges comedians face when addressing sensitive topics across different cultures.