Virli apologizes after 'Love & Latex' rape joke resurfaces
Comedian Madhur Virli has publicly apologized after a clip from his 2024 stand-up special, Love & Latex, resurfaced online showing him making a joke about rape cases.
The segment, which included a hypothetical scenario that many found deeply insensitive, sparked backlash on social media and calls for accountability.
Virli recently admitted the joke was wrong and shared that he had already removed it from the show.
He said, "the only honest thing to do is acknowledge it, apologize and do better,"
Virli apology reignites debate on comedy
Virli's apology comes amid ongoing conversations about where comedy should draw the line.
He added, "certain topics require sensitivity, context and informed discretion" and "the only honest thing to do is acknowledge it, apologize and do better."
The incident follows the Pranit More controversy and Virli's separate backlash and has reignited debates on accountability in stand-up.