Billy Bush delivers a lewd joke about Kendall Jenner in hot mic
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Extra anchor Billy Bush is making headlines for making lewd comments about reality television star Kendall Jenner’s Halloween costume.
Here is everything you need to know.
Billy Bush and Kendall Jenner’s hot mic controversy explained
An exclusive video clip of Billy Bush joking on-set during a hot mic moment was leaked on social media. Moreover, an audio tape, recorded on the same day was also shared.
In addition, in the tape, Bush can be heard making suggestive remarks about Kendall Jenner. It led to production staffers present in the room roaring with laughter.
The 51-year-old says, ‘Kendall goes as Jessie, and believe me, there were a lot of woodies.’
Meanwhile, the host seemingly was making incendiary statements while he stood before a large screen. The screen on the other hand showed female celebrities dressed in provocative Halloween outfits.
Billy Bush hasn’t learned his lesson. In another hot mic moment on Halloween 2022, the “Extra” host said, “Kendall goes as Jessie and, believe me, there were a lot of woodies.” https://t.co/hI44K5tJGB
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In the photo, the 27-year-old model was dressed as Jessie, the cowgirl from the popular Toy Story film series.
Bush seemingly made a s*xual reference to Jessie’s love interest Woody after looking at the photo of Jenner.
Meanwhile, Jenner’s representative has not released a comment to address the issue.
Bush’s controversial comment about Jenner was not included in the episode.
The broadcaster of the segment on ‘Extra’ claimed, ‘It’s going to be hard to see ‘Toy Story’ the same way ever again. Kendall saddled up as the redheaded cowgirl Jessie, complete with a crop top, chaps, and denim shorts.’
Telepictures defends Billy Bush’s joke about Kendall Jenner
Extra’s production company, Telepictures, released a statement on Deadline to address Billy Bush’s recent controversial action.
A representative for the organization said, ‘As with many forms of production in the entertainment industry, the show’s creative process allowed the flexibility to try different jokes and banter.’
They continued, ‘In the end, some material lands on the cutting room floor, including remarks that may be too edgy to air on broadcast television.’
Meanwhile, a lawsuit popularly known as the ‘Friends’ case in Hollywood protects the creative use of free speech throughout their collaboration process.
Besides that, a source revealed to Page Six, ‘There was no malicious intent on Bush’s part as he was working through material in the show’s normal creative process.’
Bush’s recent controversial, off-camera joke comes after he was sacked from the Today show for making inappropriate comments about women alongside former president Donald Trump.
At that time, Trump was a Celebrity Apprentice host while he talked about actress Arianne Zucker with Bush.
