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Kennedy Center president demands $1M from jazz musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday sharply criticized longtime jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling his Christmas Eve performance days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump’s name would be added to the iconic performing arts institution in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell said Redd's decision financially harmed the nonprofit institution, and he would seek $1 million in damages, accusing him of carrying out a "political stunt."
"Your decision to withdraw at the last moment — explicitly in response to the Center's recent renaming, which honors President Trump's extraordinary efforts to save this national treasure — is classic intolerance and very costly to a non-profit Arts institution," Grenell wrote in a letter to Redd, obtained by Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital could not immediately reach Redd for comment.
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Redd, who has hosted holiday Jazz Jams at the venue since 2006, abruptly canceled his Christmas Eve performance after Trump's name was added to the facility.
"When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and then hours later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert," Redd told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
On Dec. 18, the Kennedy Center’s board voted unanimously to rename the institution the "Trump-Kennedy Center."
The update was immediately criticized by members of the Kennedy family who argued it undermined the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Maria Shriver, Kennedy’s niece, reacted harshly to the decision, saying it was "beyond comprehension."
Several artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center since Trump's return to office, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, who called off a production of "Hamilton."
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Kennedy Center vice president of public relations Roma Daravi told Fox News Digital Friday that Redd was politicizing art by calling off his performance.
"Any artist canceling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn’t courageous or principled—they are selfish, intolerant, and have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist: to perform for all people," she said in a statement.
Daravi stated that art is "a shared cultural experience meant to unite, not exclude," calling the venue "a true bipartisan institution that welcomes artists and patrons from all backgrounds."
She added that "great art transcends politics," and that "America’s cultural center remains committed to presenting popular programming that inspires and resonates with all audiences."
Last week, workers added President Trump’s name to the building's exterior, and the website header was updated to read, "The Trump Kennedy Center."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Must-have winter yard tools: Chainsaws, snow blowers and pet-safe ice melts
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean the yard work stops. Living in snowy climates means preparing for spring, while warmer climates still have to deal with weekly maintenance. We’ve rounded up lightweight chainsaws, snow blowers that actually get the job done and other yard products you should have on hand.
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Winter is the ideal time to trim low-hanging branches without leaves getting in the way. There’s a variety of chainsaw options out there to get the job done. If you’re newer to using a chainsaw, a small, single-handed Worx chainsaw cuts through small and medium-sized branches without much hassle. It’s battery-powered, so there’s no need to drag an extension cord around. The hand guard is a lifesaver when there are accidental slips.
Kobalt’s battery-powered chainsaw is a step up with more intense cutting power. Best for a smaller backyard, the battery lasts for about two and half hours. The whole system automatically oils itself for easy maintenance.
When you need a powerhouse to saw through thick branches and tree trunks, a gas-powered option typically gives you more power. A Craftsman gas-powered chainsaw is lightweight with a low-kickback bar that quickly goes through the toughest hardwood. The easy pull start saves your shoulder when revving up the motor, and an automatic oiler makes maintenance easy.
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Snow blowers are a necessity for anyone with long driveways in snowy regions. Clear out your driveway or make paths for your dogs, all the while saving yourself from shoveling for hours. Choosing the right snowblower involves sizing up your yard and deciding how much maintenance you’re willing to take on.
A battery-powered option like this one from Westinghouse is the easiest to take care of. Just make sure the batteries are charged regularly, use the push start and you’re good to go, no gas, cords or spark plugs to worry about. Clear a path 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and throw snow as far as 20 feet. This Westinghouse only runs for about 15 minutes on a full charge, so it’s best for a shorter driveway or small yard. If you need a more powerful option, go with a gas-powered Craftsman snowblower. It requires more maintenance like oil changes and adding fuel stabilizer in warmer months, but it’ll run for hours. As a self-propelled model, there are six forward speeds and two reserve, giving you full control.
Shoveling saves your grass from getting dug up by a snow blower, but it takes some grit. Make your life easier with a Snow Joe shovel. It has an extra handle that helps you with heavy, wet snow. The handle is on a spring, which saves your back and shoulders from aching after throwing pile after pile of snow. The Suncast shovel also helps save your back with its angled handle that allows for pushing and shoveling all with one tool, and it’s easy to grip when throwing snow.
Take the hard work out of shoveling completely with a Wild Badger electric shovel. It clears snow up to 10 inches deep and 12 inches wide for efficient clearing of decks and driveways. With a throwing height of up to 25 feet, it moves snow just as well as most snow blowers.
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Prepping your lawn for spring happens long before warmer weather returns. Adding a winterizing lawn fertilizer to your yard keeps your grass happy even when covered in snow, and encourages healthy growth as soon as spring hits. GreenThumb winterizer continuously feeds your lawn for up to 16 weeks, helping it survive winter stress. Packed with controlled release nitrogen and 2% iron, roots are encouraged to grow deep. A full bag covers up to 5,000 square feet.
Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard is another protective fertilizer that helps your lawn stay safe in the winter. It’s a combined weed killer and fertilizer that goes on your lawn in late fall or early winter when temperatures are above freezing. The weed killer properties will get rid of clover, dandelions or other unwanted plants when spring comes. Cover 4,000 square feet with a single bag.
Salt and sand wreak havoc on your lawn once the snow melts. Keep your lawn healthier with a natural salt that’s free from harmful chemicals. Scotts, the popular lawn care brand, makes a pet-friendly, all-natural ice melt. It’s safe for walkways and vegetation because it’s a corn-based product infused with other natural ingredients that encourage melting.
Snow Joe also makes an eco-friendly ice melt that combines time-released fertilizer for constant melting. It also doesn’t contain the harmful ingredients that leave salt residue on your shoes and clothing, making it easier to keep your home cleaner in the winter.
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For those warm weather climates where mowing is a regular occurrence even through the winter, an upgraded lawn mower can get the job done faster. An EGO POWER battery-powered mower delivers up to 50 minutes of runtime, impressive for a battery-only option. Since it’s electric, there’s less noise, no cord to worry about and far less maintenance. The three-in-one model means you can choose between mulching, bagging or throwing leaves out the side.
Homeowners with small yards can get a lightweight Kobalt battery-powered mower. Compact and easy to push, this mower is great for older users and even teens earning their allowance. The 48-minute runtime is plenty of time for smaller yards. As you mow, leaves are mulched and discarded into the attached bag.
For an old-school gas model that powers through thick grass, the Craftsman 21-inch lawnmower is the one to go with. The three-in-one system lets you choose between mulching, bagging or side discharging. Simple but plenty effective, the dual-lever offers six heights so you get your desired grass length with every pass.
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Pesky weeds and hard-to-reach areas of your lawn can only be taken down with a good string trimmer. While there are dozens of options to choose from, Craftsman and Wild Badger are highly-rated choices that both offer different features. The Craftsman string trimmer is battery-powered. This means a lightweight, fume-free model that can still perform. A full charge gives you 25 minutes to tackle unsightly weeds, with two speed settings available. An ergonomic handle makes reaching over ledges or up hills a breeze.
Tough, long uncut yards need a little more power than a battery-operated string trimmer can offer. Wild Badger’s gas-powered trimmer is actually a dual string trimmer and brush cutter. The more powerful brush cutter blade cuts through overgrown stocks and grass for a faster cleanup. A helpful harness keeps you from straining your back, especially when working on tough terrain. The engine is a classic pull-to-start model, but it’ll be up and running within five quick pulls.
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Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after allegedly breaking into two luxury Florida homes
Police say a nude man was arrested Christmas night after breaking into two multimillion-dollar homes in Golden Beach, Florida, including a $12 million residence where he was found hiding in a garage.
Vladimir Demidovich, 26, of Hallandale Beach, faces two felony charges, according to Miami-Dade jail records.
According to the Golden Beach Police Department, both burglaries occurred in the 100 block of Ocean Boulevard.
Police said officers responded to a report of a "naked white male" at the first home just before 9:45 p.m. Dec. 25.
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Officers discovered Demidovich nude inside the garage, according to police.
He told officers his clothes were in a nearby residence, police said.
Miami-Dade property records show that the second home, where officers found Demidovich's clothes, has a market value of more than $37 million, according to WPLG, the ABC affiliate in Miami.
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Police said they found the house "disturbed" with drinks consumed and clothing on the second floor.
Investigators said Demidovich entered both homes without permission, "consumed beverages and demonstrated intent to commit theft."
Demidovich was charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and criminal mischief, according to court records.
He was out on felony bond on a separate criminal mischief case from June when he was arrested, WPLG reported.
Minnesota wide receiver makes incredible diving catch to win bowl game
Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith made an incredible diving touchdown catch to help the team to a Rate Bowl win over the New Mexico Lobos on Friday night.
Minnesota trailed by three points in overtime and needed a field goal to extend the period or a touchdown to win the game.
On third down, Drake Lindsey found Smith between three Lobos defenders. Smith dove and made the wild catch to give Minnesota the 20-17 win.
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The Golden Gophers led 14-6 after Darius Taylor scored a touchdown. But on the ensuing kickoff, Damon Bankston returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown. New Mexico’s trick play two-point conversion tied the game.
The bowl victory marked Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck’s seventh since he became the Golden Gophers' head coach. Minnesota hasn’t lost a bowl game under Fleck and hasn’t lost a bowl game since the 2014 season, when Jerry Kill was the head coach.
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Lindsey was 18 of 28 with two touchdown passes, both to Smith.
The Lobos went viral during the game for their turquoise uniforms, but they didn’t do enough to distract Minnesota’s defense.
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne was 14-for-25 with an interception.
Minnesota finishes the season with an 8-5 record. New Mexico fell to 9-4.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Former Florida law enforcement officer accused of forcing 6-year-old underwater in hotel pool: report
A woman accused of forcibly holding a 6-year-old boy underwater at a Florida hotel is a former law enforcement officer who once spoke to students about the dangers of bullying, according to reports.
Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, of Fort Myers, was arrested earlier this month and charged with aggravated child abuse following the alleged incident at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19, when three children were playing in the resort pool, authorities said.
Investigators said a 6-year-old boy allegedly dunked Griffith’s son underwater, prompting Griffith to enter the pool and confront him.
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"The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Tiffany Lee Griffith of Fort Myers, entered the pool and yelled at a 6-year-old boy after he allegedly dunked her 6-year-old son underwater," the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said. "The suspect then placed her hands on the victim’s shoulders and forcibly dunked him underwater for several seconds."
The child left the pool visibly upset and had a nosebleed. He then told his parents about the incident, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Griffith then yelled at the boy’s mother before leaving the area. Deputies later located and arrested Griffith, authorities said.
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Griffith later told police she was a former law enforcement officer. She worked for the Punta Gorda Police Department from 2013 to 2018 under the name Tiffany Lee Viola, authorities told WPBF 25 News.
During her tenure, she reportedly served as a school resource officer.
Posts on the Punta Gorda Police Department Facebook page show Griffith teaching students about topics including bullying, sexting and internet safety, WPBF 25 News reported.
"She is teaching a course educating high school freshman on the negative consequences of bullying and sexting, as well as common crimes that occur involving high school students as either the perpetrator or victim," one department post stated.
Griffith was also recognized as the department’s Employee of the Quarter in 2016, according to WPBF 25 News.
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Griffith was booked into the Osceola County Jail and later released on a $20,000 bond, according to WPBF 25 News.
The Punta Gorda Police Department, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and Gaylord Hotels did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
California family revives beloved Christmas tradition with surprise sleepover visit
A family in California brought back a longstanding Christmas tradition that went viral on social media.
Daniel Miller and fellow cousins surprised their grandparents with a pre-Christmas sleepover, an annual tradition they call Grandparents Christmas.
Video posted to social media Dec. 21, which has now drawn 14 million views, captured the surprise.
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The video kicks off showing Miller and his wife entering his grandparents' home stating, "I'm here to spend the night."
His grandmother responds, with a seemingly surprised tone, "That's fine. You can spend the night if you'd like to."
The viral video features their family making pizzas, doing arts and crafts activities and sharing memories together.
"I do thank you for all coming," Miller's grandfather, Carroll Blackstock said in the video. "I can tell you that this room has not felt this kind of love ever, and we appreciate it. Thank you so much."
Miller told Fox News Digital the credit for the surprise goes to his wife, who recently lost her grandparents.
"She kind of brought up the idea of doing this old family tradition that we had that kind of hasn't happened. … I was like, 'All right, I'm gonna go ahead and do it,' and so we did it," said Miller.
Miller was the first to enter, and he said he began texting cues for the others to join him inside. As the rest of Miller's cousins and family members began to trickle in, his grandmother asked him, "Are we doing Grandparent's Christmas?"
"It clicked pretty quickly for her," said Miller.
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The 25-year tradition was started by Miller's grandmother, Toni Blackstock.
"She would host events at her house every year kind of leading up to Christmas," Miller told Fox News Digital.
He said making pizza was always a staple at the event, an ode to his grandmother's Italian heritage.
Miller said his grandparents were "always present," which taught him the lesson that "the greatest gift you can give someone is your time."
"[Our grandparents] definitely [gave their time] to all of their kids and grandchildren," said Miller, recounting their constant presence at birthday parties and sporting events. "I think that's taught us that time is very valuable and that [we] should always come together as family. And you should always want to make time for the ones that you love."
When asked if his grandparents knew of their newfound internet fame, he said, "They don't know what viral means.
"We kind of put it in perspective," said Miller. "This is touching a lot of people's hearts, and this has created a lot of tears of joy. And, so, it made them feel really good."
Texas' top running back to enter transfer portal
The Texas Longhorns' offense took a huge hit before the team’s bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines next week.
Quintrevion Wisner, the team’s leading rusher, plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2, his agent, Grayson Sheena, told multiple outlets.
He led the Longhorns with 1,064 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 2024 and had 597 rushing yards in 2025 with three touchdowns.
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He earned third-team All-SEC honors last season for his performance as the Longhorns made it to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Longhorns struggled for the most part, starting the season No. 1 in the nation but falling to Ohio State right off the bat.
Wisner had only one game of more than 100 yards rushing, and it came at a key time. He ran for 155 yards in Texas’ regular-season finale against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns won the game, 27-17, and were hoping to have done enough to earn a College Football Playoff bid.
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Instead, Texas will play Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
The transfer will allow head coach Steve Sarkisian to see what he has in his young running backs. Christian Clark and James Simon remain on the roster. C.J. Baxter and Jerrick Gibson also announced their intention to transfer, according to ESPN.
Texas, under Arch Manning’s leadership, finished the regular season 9-3. Manning is set to return to the Longhorns for the 2026 season.
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key defends state of college football amid widespread criticism
In less than four full seasons, Brent Key has turned the Georgia Tech football program around. He guided the Yellow Jackets to a 9-3 record in 2025 and was recently rewarded with a contract extension that ties him to his alma mater through 2029.
As Key and Georgia Tech put the finishing touches on preparations for Saturday’s matchup with BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Key took a moment to share his thoughts on the often-maligned state of college football.
"I think the state of college football … college football is at the greatest place it’s ever been," Key told reporters Friday.
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Key cited the fan experience and the strong viewership the sport frequently draws.
"The fan experience, the viewership … college football is at an all-time high," Key noted. "The amount of people watching games, watching playoff games, watching (ESPN’s) ‘College GameDay,’ it’s just overall college football is a way of life, and I think college football, the interest in it is at an all-time high."
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While the current version of the college football calendar and the 12-team playoff format have been widely debated and critiqued, Key highlighted what he believes are the sport’s strong points.
The advent of name, image and likeness (NIL) rules and the increase in player mobility via the transfer portal have had massive effects on college football. While Key is well aware of the seismic shifts in the sport’s landscape, he also acknowledged the ebbs and flows college football has gone through roughly every couple of decades.
Key gave credence to the positive progress he has seen over the years.
"There was a time when it was voted on who the national champion was. So, times change. You look at college football. Every 15 to 20 years, there is a major overhaul in college football. We’re going through one of those times right now," Key said.
"Massive changes don’t just happen overnight. At the end of the day, our job is to graduate players from college, get their degree and change their lives. We do that through the avenue of football."
The Pop-Tarts Bowl kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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Brooks Koepka should face penalty if he rejoins PGA Tour, golf pundit says
Brooks Koepka’s decision to leave LIV Golf years after becoming one of the notable faces to join the renegade league sent shock waves through the sport this week.
Koepka played in the LIV Golf series for more than three seasons, winning five events and taking home the PGA Championship in 2023.
Golf commentator Brandel Chamblee on Friday offered his two cents on fans clamoring for Koepka to return to the PGA Tour, writing in a post on X he disagreed with the notion.
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"I certainly disagree with this," he wrote. "Allowing Brooks Koepka to return to the PGA Tour with no consequence, would undermine the very meritocratic foundations that make the PGA Tour legitimate — not because of who he is, but because of what his return (will) signal."
Chamblee said there should be a penalty of some kind for Koepka or anyone else who jumped to the league, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian government.
"LIV did not merely offer an alternative league, it fractured fields, diluted competitive meaning, triggered legal warfare, undermined sponsorship stability, and forced structural change across all of professional golf," he continued. "Koepka was not a passive bystander, he was a marquee legitimizer.
"You don’t punish him for being influential, but you cannot pretend his influence didn’t matter. His credibility made LIV viable, his stature normalized defection and his success (especially after joining LIV) validated the disruption."
Chamblee suggested a penalty would suffice and being reintegrated into the PGA Tour would be the route that officials should go with.
"A penalty would not so much be a punishment as it would be an acknowledgment of choice and the consequence does not need to be punitive to be meaningful," he added. "He could be made to re-qualify for the PGA Tour (his 5 year exemption for winning the PGA Championship for majors may stand but not for the PGA Tour).
"He could have limited season eligibility and/or a suspension tied to prior contracted breach. The players who stayed on the PGA Tour paid a price. They had to absorb the uncertainty, play in weaker fields, shoulder reputational risk and take on a greater responsibility of protecting the tour’s continuity."
Ultimately, Chamblee wrote, the penalty wouldn’t be about punishing anyone but rather the consequences for sending a ripple effect through the sport and protecting the PGA Tour.
"It is about whether the PGA Tour believe commitments mean something. If elite players can destabilize the system, take guaranteed money and then return instantly because they are popular or successful, the message is that rules apply only to the expendable," Chamblee wrote.
"If excellence alone erases consequences then the PGA Tour ceases to be a meritocracy and becomes a marketplace of convenience. Great players most certainly deserve respect, but institutions deserve protection."
LIV Golf said Koepka was leaving the series to prioritize the "needs of his family and staying closer to home."
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Chevy Chase 'has basically come back from the dead' after 2021 heart scare and hospitalization
Chevy Chase is opening up about a health scare that landed him in the hospital for five weeks.
In the upcoming documentary, "I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not," which will premiere Jan. 1 on CNN, the 82-year-old actor and his family discuss his stay in the hospital after a heart issue, with his daughter, Caley, saying, "[He] has basically come back from the dead," per Variety.
"Something was wrong, and he couldn’t explain to me what was wrong. So, we go to the ER. His heart stops," Chase’s wife, Jayni, said in the documentary. "During those years he was drinking, he got cardiomyopathy; when the heart muscles get weaker, and they can’t pump as much blood out with each beat."
His longtime friend, Peter Aaron, also appeared in the documentary, revealing that, after his heart issue, doctors "decided to put him into a coma for maybe eight days."
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His daughter explained doctors then advised the family to "prepare yourselves for the worst," telling them, "We might not get him back," and, even if they did, "we don't know how present he'll be."
The actor spent five weeks in the hospital in 2021 after his health scare, although he didn't elaborate on the nature of his illness at the time.
"These are my first few days home. I can only say how happy I am to now be back with my family. I’m feeling good," he told Page Six at the time. "I was in the hospital five weeks. A heart issue. So, for now, I’m around the house. Not going anywhere."
Chase previously spoke about his diagnosis of alcohol cardiomyopathy, a condition characterized by a weakening of the heart muscle caused by excessive drinking, in 2018, when speaking to The Washington Post.
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"Heart failure is what it is," Chase said in the documentary, adding he "is fine now."
The "National Lampoon's Vacation" star had his breakthrough in Hollywood as one of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live." He became the first cast member to leave the show, making his exit at the end of the first season with hopes of pursuing a music career.
In February, the popular sketch comedy show celebrated its 50th anniversary with a three-hour live special featuring current and former cast members coming together to celebrate some of the show's most iconic moments. Noticeably left out of the celebration was Chase, who attended but didn't participate in a bit on stage.
"It was kind of upsetting, actually," he said in the documentary. "This is probably the first time I’m saying it. But I expected that I would’ve been on the stage too with all the other actors. When Garrett [Morris] and Laraine [Newman] went on the stage there, I was curious as to why I didn’t. No one asked me to. Why was I left aside?"
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Chase added he reached out to "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels about being excluded but said he took it back and played it off as a joke. But, in reality, he felt as if "somebody made a mistake, and that "they should’ve had me on that stage. It hurt."