SNL’s Chris Redd was punched within the face and left bloodied exterior of the Comedy Cellar in Lower Manhattan, the place he was scheduled to carry out Wednesday evening.
Police reported Redd exited his automotive round 9:40 p.m. when a person, who witnesses say seemed to be a safety guard, charged as much as him and struck him within the face, in line with TMZ.
Former SNL Star Punched, Blooded Outside Of NYC Comedy Club, Suspect Still On The Loose
The 37-year-old comic was bleeding profusely from his nostril, and was taken to close by Bellevue Hospital for remedy, the outlet stories. He’s since been launched.
Meanwhile, the suspect reportedly fled the scene earlier than police arrived, and no arrests have been made as of Thursday. The suspect was described as sporting blue “security” jacket, together with black pants, white and grey sneakers and a bucket hat.
On Tuesday, Redd tweeted: “I’m in New York doing shows so pull up with y’all sexy a**es! And stream the hell out of my special Nov. 3rd on @HBOmax.”
Redd was a forged member of “Saturday Night Live” for 5 seasons earlier than leaving the present final month.
Witnesses inform the outlet that Chris’ Greg Yuna chain, certainly one of which was commissioned by Ridiculousness co-host Steelo Brim for $250K final 12 months, was snatched amidst the assault, nonetheless the chain hyperlinks fell aside on the road throughout the scuffle.
Suspect Described As Looking Like Security Guard, Attempted Chain Snatch Amidst The Scuffle
The suspect in the end fled with out stealing the damaged chain, which was recovered by Redd, in line with TMZ. Police nonetheless don’t know the precise motive for the alleged assault.
Other witnesses stated authorities snapped images of Chris’ accidents, together with a deep lower on his nostril.
In surprising video obtained by TMZ, folks might be seen gathering round Chris to help him, as blood spilled on the sidewalk simply steps away from the Comedy Cellar.
Last month, The Shade Room reported Redd began courting former “SNL” costar Kenan Thompson’s estranged spouse, Christina Evangeline.
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Thompson was surprisingly unbothered by the connection, as insiders say there isn’t any dangerous blood between the 2 former castmates.
Thompson and spouse Christina Evangeline formally known as it quits in May after 11-years of marriage. The couple had already been reportedly dwelling individually and had meant on divorcing since not less than 2019, TMZ stories.
The pandemic could have performed a task in delaying the finalization of the divorce proceedings, however now that they appear to be legally de-tangled, Christina seems to be courting once more, and courting none aside from Thompson’s Saturday Night Live castmate in Chris Redd.