Chris Redd is talking out after getting attacked earlier this week!
As we beforehand reported, the Saturday Night Live alum had been hanging out exterior the New York City comedy membership The Comedy Cellar on Wednesday at round 9:30 p.m. earlier than his set. Suddenly, two males approached him, and one of many guys then sucker-punched him “out of nowhere” earlier than fleeing the scene. OUCH!
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A supply additionally advised Page Six that the hit was so arduous that “there was blood everywhere.” That could have been as a result of, in keeping with TMZ, the attackers hit Chris within the face with brass knuckles – leaving him with two swollen and bruised eyes and a deep minimize on his nostril that wanted stitches. You can see the photographs obtained by the outlet on Sunday HERE.
No arrests have been made at the moment. But days after the brutal assault, the 37-year-old comic addressed the scenario on Instagram Stories. Thanking everybody for the sort phrases, he wrote on Sunday:
“I’ve been resting up like crazy but I want to say thank you thank you thank you for all the messages of love, the jokes, and the concern. I’m okay and healing fast!!”
Chris then shared he plans to reschedule any exhibits he missed on account of the assault, saying:
“For any shows I missed, I’ll be putting back on the schedule so if you bought tickets SIT TIGHT AND I GOT YOU. I’ll be up and talking some good s**t very soon.”
He additionally took a second to close down reviews that his jewellery was stolen throughout the assault, including:
“NOBODY SNATCHED MY CHAIN BRO!!! Y’ALL WILL JUST WRITE ANYTHING.”
We’re wishing Chris a speedy restoration after this scary ordeal!
[Image via Comedy Central Stand-Up/Youtube]