After being seen at an event in Los Angeles, comedian Jerry Seinfeld has made his latest statement regarding his colleague, Michael Richards, who was “blacklisted” following a controversial on-stage incident involving racist comments in 2006.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Seinfeld said he plans to hire Richards for his new show. “Michael is a wonderful artist and a great friend,” Seinfeld said. “I know he’s had tough moments in his career, but I have full confidence in his talent and character. And I won’t allow past moments to influence my decisions for the future.”
Meanwhile, Richards has reacted with a post on social media, writing, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Jerry, for this extraordinary opportunity. I will give everything to make this show a success!”
But Seinfeld’s statement has not been without criticism. Some anti-discrimination activists have expressed concern about Seinfeld’s decision to hire Richards, pointing out that this could send the wrong message to the public. However, Seinfeld concluded his interview by saying, “Anyone who doesn’t think it’s good shouldn’t watch it. But I believe in the power of change and I believe people can learn and grow.”
