The Project has issued an apology after a comedian made an X-rated joke about Jesus during a show on Tuesday.
The joke was about how he received hate for being gay and dressing up in drag.
During the show, the comedian, who was identified as Michael Kaye, said that he loves Jesus and that he would go to prison for three days if he had to.
Waleed Aly, the show’s co-host, and Sarah Harris, the other co-host, were shocked by the joke. On Wednesday’s show, Aly issued an apology to the audience.
In her statement, Aly said that she and her co-host Sarah Harris wanted to apologize to the audience and to acknowledge the seriousness of the joke’s impact on the Muslim and Christian communities.
She also noted that the show’s producers did not anticipate the joke to be made.
Some of the viewers who watched the show were offended by the joke.
One person called it disgusting and said that it insulted millions of Christians and Muslims.
An upset parent said that she had to explain the joke to her young daughter before the Survivor game started.
One person called for an apology from the host and the producers of the show.
He said that he was disgusted by the joke and that it had affected the family’s dinner time.
Another viewer called for the cancellation of the show. However, others said that the joke was amusing.
One viewer demanded more of the same on The Project.
Another said that he was stunned by the statement made by Kaye, who is known for his controversial jokes.