Bill Cosby is planning to return to comedy touring in 2023
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Ghost Dad star Bill Cosby might return on stage soon. Moreover, his possible comeback comes after he was released from prison.
Here is everything you need to know.
Bill Cosby is eyeing a comeback in 2023
Bill Cosby sat down for an interview with WGH Talk host Scott Spears on 28th December where he revealed that he might return to the stand-up comedy stage in 2023.
Moreover, he said, ‘Yes, I’ll be able to tour again. When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience knows me to be.’
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— Steve Byrne (@stevebyrnelive) December 28, 2022
Spears then went to ask the onetime Cosby Show star whether he will make a comeback in the com ing year.
Cosby on the other hand replied with, ‘Yes. Yes, because there’s so much fun to be had in this storytelling that I do. Years ago, maybe 10 years ago, I found it was better to say it after I write it.’
Furthermore, the announcement comes after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided to overturn the sexual assault charges against Cosby in June 2021. Subsequently, he was released from jail on the same day.
Bill Cosby’s agent confirms that he is eyeing a spring/summer tour return
Andrew Wyatt, a representative for Bill Cosby confirmed to Variety that the 85-year-old comedian is planning a spring/summer start for his tour.
For the unversed, dozens of women accused Cosby of spiking their drink and abusing them while unconscious. In addition, he was first convicted in April 2018 and was sentenced the next year.
Meanwhile, the former television star released a statement following the overturning of the sexual assault conviction.
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— Rick E Langston (@radvstheworld) December 28, 2022
He wrote, ‘I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintained my innocence.’
Cosby added, ‘Thank you to all my fans, supporters, and friends who stood by me through this ordeal. Special thanks to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law.’
Besides that, Cosby is currently facing a new sexual assault lawsuit that was filed earlier this month.
Regardless, it remains uncertain how the audience will react to seeing Cosby returning on stage. In addition, he is deemed to be a serial sexual predator, unlike all the other comedians who were only accused of sexual crimes.
However, Cosby’s recent interview has sparked major outrage among people who were against rape and defended sexual assault victims.
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