Bill Maher Jokes About Ariana Grande’s Weight Draw Audience Criticism
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Bill Maher Jokes About Ariana Grande’s Weight Draw Audience Criticism

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During his opening monologue on Friday's episode of *Real Time With Bill Maher*, host Bill Maher made two jokes referencing the weight of singer Ariana Grande, eliciting a negative reaction from some in the audience.

The comedian reportedly approached the subject after summarizing recent negative news events. According to Deadline, Maher “sidled up to the subject” before delivering the jokes about Grande’s physique.

The source does not detail the specific content of the jokes, but notes that they were met with “mixed audience reactions,” including audible groans. The report frames the response as a debate over whether the timing was inappropriate, the humor tasteless, or if the jokes were simply cruel.

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