“It did affect me deeply.
I was very troubled by it.
I am very troubled by it.
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I dont know Chris.
Fellow comedians, like his former costarWhitney CummingsandAmy Schumer,have spoken outagainst D’Elia and stood by his accusers.
The comedian appears in three episodes ofYOU’ssecond season, which debuted Dec. 26.
The character dies in season 2, and EW has confirmed the comedian won’t be appearing inseason 3.
However, the situation has also made him question the role ofYOUin a broader cultural sense.
Its very disturbing,” Badgley said.
“Does a show like ours help to create that culture?
Well, I know that at least our show … thinks about things in a dismantling, deconstructive manner.
“And women but, you know, white people, and white men.
And white men of a particular breed, who are successful and charismatic.”
We can feel safe and sound there,” he said.
Representatives for Gamble declined to comment to EW at this time.
