Host Billy Bush (51) faces strong criticism after once again making a controversial and gritty remark, this time against influencer and media mogul Kendall Jenner (27).
– He’s furious
The 51-year-old host was fired from NBC after appearing in the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape with Donald Trump — in which the then-president bragged about sexually assaulting women.
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Following his firing from NBC, the host was seen on the entertainment show ‘Extra’ — and in a leaked audio clip from the back room on Oct. 31, 2022, the 51-year-old can be heard joking about Jenner’s ‘Toy Story’ — costume of Halloween inspired.
– Kendall dressed up as Jessie — and believe me, there were a lot of ‘woodies’ (a play on boner males and the movie’s main character Woody, journ.anm), the host joked.
The remark was expected to cause laughter from others in the room, according to the website daily beast, all were producers.
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– Allows for creative flexibility
It is unknown who leaked the audio recording to the press, but according to the website Page six the leak must be “unauthorized”.
– As with many forms of production in the entertainment industry, the show’s creative process allows for the flexibility to try out different pranks. Sometimes things go wrong – and unfortunately some end up on the cutting room floor – including comments that may be too violent to air on TV, a Telepictures communications officer told the website.
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A source adds that Bush was just “working on material in the normal creative process of the show” and that there was no malice behind the remark.
Jenner’s rep has yet to respond to questions from many of the media outlets that have covered the case.
