Chelsea Handler Refutes Claims of Firing Opener for Palestine Support

WHO:

Deadline - Chelsea Handler, Salma Hindy, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore

WHAT:

Deadline - Chelsea Handler denied allegations that she fired Salma Hindy over her support for Palestine.

TMZ - Salma Hindy claimed she lost work with Chelsea Handler after discussing her pro-Palestine views.

WHERE:

TMZ - The allegations were made in an Instagram video by Salma Hindy.

WHEN:

TMZ - Salma Hindy made her allegations on a Wednesday.

WHY:

Deadline - Salma Hindy alleged that her support for Palestine led to her being removed from the tour.

TMZ - Handler stated she would "never" fire someone for their political beliefs.

HOW:

Deadline - Handler responded to the allegations on social media.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 22:59 UTC)

Chelsea Handler has denied allegations that she fired comedian Salma Hindy due to Hindy's support for Palestine, stating she would "never" take such action based on political beliefs. Hindy, in an Instagram video, claimed that her pro-Palestine views led to her losing work with Handler, specifically mentioning her removal from a tour. Handler addressed these accusations on social media, emphasizing her stance against firing anyone for their political opinions.