John Mulaney criticised for having Dave Chappelle open his show

The comedian made a surprise appearance at the stand-up star's From Scratch tour stop in Columbus, Ohio, according to Variety. Though no footage of the gig was taken as attendees were required to lock up their phones beforehand, audience members took to Twitter to comment on Dave's opener after the event concluded. Recounting the comic telling jokes targeting the transgender community and John hugging Dave onstage after the opener's conclusion. Another user claimed Dave said:, "I didn't have a problem with trans people. I really didn't. But I do now!" .