Controversy at Kevin Hart's Netflix Roast: Tony Hinchcliffe's Jokes About Sheryl Underwood's Late Husband Spark Outrage
Tony Hinchcliffe is facing criticism for his jokes about Sheryl Underwood’s late husband during Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, with many viewers feeling the jokes went too far by targeting a personal tragedy Underwood has openly discussed. The Roast of Kevin Hart, held at the Kia Forum, featured Hinchcliffe making a joke about Underwood’s husband’s suicide, prompting a mixed reaction from the audience.
Underwood responded with her own roast, joking about Hinchcliffe's personal life. Host Shane Gillis also made references to Underwood’s husband’s suicide earlier in the evening, including a controversial joke about him jumping from a building. The moment became a major talking point from the roast, overshadowing other interactions during the event.
For Underwood, discussing her husband’s suicide is not new. She has spoken about the loss of her husband, Michael Sparkman, who died by suicide in 1990 after battling depression. Underwood has shared the lasting impact of suicide on families and the pain of losing a loved one to suicide, emphasizing that the person who dies by suicide has the final word.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In the United States and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The importance of mental health awareness and support cannot be overstated, especially in times of personal crisis.