Chris Rock abruptly left NYC comedy show over filming violations, source says
Published in Entertainment News
NEW YORK — Audience members are the ones to blame for Chris Rock prematurely ending his set at billionaire Andrew Pratt’s private holiday party in New York City last weekend — but according to sources, he didn’t stomp off in a huff.
Contrary to recent reports, a source told People on Tuesday the 59-year-old comedian “didn’t storm off,” and didn’t leave because there were children in attendance.
“He did stop performing, but he wasn’t angry,” the insider said. “He simply put the mic down and walked away.”
The source explained that despite the “rule that you lock up your phone and don’t film during sets,” audience members ignored Rock’s reasonable request.
Rock has implemented a no-filming policy since at least 2017. His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online.
And Rock isn’t the only stand-up act to have such a policy. Comedians including Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle and John Mulaney have all adopted similar rules.
“All of the major comedians ask that you don’t film while they’re onstage,” said the source. “It’s just violating protocol.”
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