Disgraced comedian returns to mainstream after admitting to sexual misconduct
April 2, 2026
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Comedian Louis C.K., who was accused of and admitted to sexual harassment, was slated to get a second chance at one of the world's most iconic venues. Netflix said Thursday that the comedian would headline the streaming giant's Netflix Is A Joke festival on May 5 at the Hollywood Bowl, The Daily Beast reported.Netflix also plans to release his stand-up special Ridiculous — the first streamed comedy show since he stepped out of the spotlight in 2017 following multiple allegations of sexual harassment amid the MeToo movement.
He told CBS that the accusations against him were true, including those from five separate women that he performed a sex act on himself in front of them without their consent. He said he planned to step back and take a long time to listen and has tried to launch a comeback several times.
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