Disney Exec Reveals Thought Course of Behind Oscars Drake Joke: ‘Joke is Going to Kill’ and ‘It Was Nice!’

Conan O’Brien cracked a joke about Drake and pedophilia throughout the Academy Awards. We now study that the joke was initially met with “raised eyebrows” however in the end was accredited.

In response to Selection, Disney TV’s govt vp of unscripted and different leisure, Rob Mills, revealed that the joke was a bit extra “spicy” than others within the present however determined to let it fly.

“When he did that in rehearsal, I used to be with Jeff Ross, his producer, and we had been like, that joke goes to kill,” Mills stated. “And it was nice! It was kind of sudden from Conan, however that’s what made it type of enjoyable.”

All of us thought the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef had its ultimate nationwide tv second on the Tremendous Bowl. Nope. Oscars host Conan O’Brien introduced it again to a broad viewers.

Mid-show, O’Brien bought a bit dig at Drake whereas additionally letting folks know he has the attorneys to battle any lawsuits that might come his manner.

“Properly, we’re midway by way of the present, which implies it’s time for Kendrick Lamar to return out and name Drake a pedophile. Don’t fear. I’m lawyered up.”