Fans turn on Jack Black as he cancels Tenacious D tour after his bandmate made divisive joke about Donald Trump shooting

By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:29 BST, 16 July 2024 | Updated: 23:35 BST, 16 July 2024

Tenacious D fans have called out Jack Black for turning on his bandmate Kyle Gass after he made a joke about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

Gass caused controversy on Sunday night when he made a joke on stage in Sydney about the attempted assassination of the former American president.

During their show, Black brought a birthday cake out for Gass and asked him to make a wish, prompting him to reply ‘Don’t miss Trump next time.’

His comment came hours after the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Milwaukee, Pennsylvania, in a shooting which pierced Trump’s right ear and killed one spectator.

Fans have now slammed Black for claiming he was blindsided by his Tenacious D bandmate’s tasteless comments and cancelling the comedy band’s tour.

‘Jack Black turning on Kyle Gass is legitimately upsetting to me, I’m gonna have to take a long walk,’ one person wrote on X.

‘You’re upset at Jack Black because of what Kyle Gass said. I’m upset at Jack Black for turning his back on a 30 year long partnership for the sake of keeping his celebrity status,’ another commented.

Another unimpressed fan said: ‘Not Jack Black throwing Kyle Gass under the bus for making a joke about Trump. What an absolute coward.’

Fans turn on Jack Black as he cancels Tenacious D tour after his bandmate made divisive joke about Donald Trump shooting

‘There’s GOT to be more to this Tenacious D thing. You don’t end a relationship like that and screw up the livelihoods of your crew over a joke. Like, what’s tea?’ one said.

‘Jack Black should not be praised. Kyle Gass was the sacrificial lamb,’ another wrote.

The School of Rock actor issued a statement on Tuesday, saying he has decided to cancel the comedy band’s tour – and that all creative plans are on hold – after Gass expressed that he wished Trump’s would-be assassin hadn’t missed.

His decision comes just one month after Black, 54, delivered a speech at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles for President Joe Biden, where he said ‘democracy was at stake’ in November’s election.

Democrats  have been criticised for raising the political temperature in America by claiming a Trump presidency would be a threat to democracy. 

‘I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,’ Black told DailyMail.com in a statement.

‘After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.’

Frontier Touring has announced now refunds for all Tenacious D ticket holders.

The concert promoter confirmed on Wednesday morning that shows in Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Wellington, and Auckland were cancelled.

‘Frontier Touring regret to advise that the remaining dates of Tenacious D’s tour of Australia and New Zealand have been cancelled,’ they wrote.

‘Ticket holders who purchased tickets via authorised ticketing outlets will receive a full refund. A communication to all ticket holders will be sent today with more information.’

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Fans turn on Jack Black as he cancels Tenacious D tour after his bandmate made divisive joke about Donald Trump shooting

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