Tony Hinchcliffe, a comedian known for his provocative humor, responded to Chelsea Handler's criticism of his jokes during the 'Roast of Kevin Hart.' On his 'Kill Tony' podcast, Hinchcliffe dismissed Handler's claims that he was 'lit up' by her, asserting that she was overly aggressive in her approach. Handler had previously labeled both Hinchcliffe and fellow comedian Shane Gillis as 'racists' and 'bigots' for their jokes, particularly a controversial remark about George Floyd. Hinchcliffe recounted how a teleprompter failure during his set allowed him to counter Handler's comments. Additionally, Sheryl Underwood, who was present at the roast, criticized Hinchcliffe's jokes about her late husband, stating they were made 'in poor taste.' In defense of the comedians, Kevin Hart noted that audiences of roasts typically understand the context of racial humor, indicating that such jokes are expected in that setting. This exchange highlights the ongoing debate over the boundaries of comedy and the impact of offensive humor.