Will Smith jokes began at the 2022 Grammys. The 64th annual awards show takes place in Las Vegas, and during the pre-ceremony, LeVar Burton introduced one of this year’s presenters, Nate Bargazte, with a punch to Smith.
“KEEP YOUR HANDS ON YOURSELF”
“I want to warn you all that our next presenter is a comedian. If you know what I mean,” Burton began his introduction. Levar Burton makes a joke with Will Smith on stage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Denise Truscello / Getty Images for The Recording Academy) “So I have to warn everyone: Stay in your seats and keep your hands to yourself. Okay?” Burton joked. LAS VEGAS GRAMMY AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME
“COMICS MUST WEAR” HELMETS “NOW”
Burton introduced the next presenter, comedian Nate Bargazte, who took to the stage wearing a black helmet, apparently referring to the slap of Smith and Chris Rock.
“They said comedians should now wear them to awards during their jokes,” Bargazte said. “It does not even cover your face, I think it just focuses on the point where you would hit me.”
“TO KEEP THE NAMES OF PEOPLE FROM OUR MOUTH”
This year ‘s host, Trevor Noah, also made his own joke towards the star of “King Richard”. “We will keep people’s names out of our mouths,” Noah joked at the start of the show. This year’s Grammy host, Trevor Noah, also made his own joke about “King Richard” star. (Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy) This is the first award after the viral slap of the 2022 Oscars that took place last Sunday. Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage as he presents the Best Documentary Award at the 2022 Oscars. (AP Photo / Chris Pizzello)
“STAY 500 FEETS AWAY FROM ME”
Questlove continued to joke before awarding an award, saying, “I will award this award and I believe you humans will stay 500 feet away from me.” “I’m just playing,” he added, before presenting. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER After Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor resigned Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Smith announced his resignation in a statement on Friday, saying he “betrayed the Academy’s confidence” in a statement to Fox News Digital. “I have responded immediately to the disciplinary hearing of the Academy and I will fully accept all the consequences for my behavior. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards were shocking, painful and unforgivable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris “, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, everyone in attendance and the global audience at home. I betrayed the Academy’s trust,” Smith said. Smith won his first Oscar for his role in “King Richard.” (Photo by AP / Chris Pizzello) Smith added that he “deprived other candidates and winners” of the opportunity to celebrate and said he would accept any further consequences from the board. David Rubin, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said in a statement that he accepted Smith’s resignation and would continue to take disciplinary action against Smith. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION “We have accepted and accepted the immediate resignation of Mr Will Smith from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “On April 18,” said Rubin. Fox News’ Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
