Jay Leno Reacts to Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars 2022 Slap

Jay Leno is the latest comedian to react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

The 71-year-old late night star opened up in an interview with the Palm Beach Daily News ahead of a standup performance.

“To me, the thing that’s most disturbing wasn’t the slap, because he was kind of smirking after he slapped (Rock),” he said.

“It was the yelling of the obscenities. Then you go, ‘Whoa. What’s going on here?’ This is real anger.”

He also reacted to the decision to ban Will Smith for a decade from the ceremony, and to launch a formal investigation.

“What are you investigating?” he said.

“It had to be the most recorded assault in history. I saw the back of his shoe, I saw Chris’ ear. There were so many cameras on this incident. What are you investigating? I know sometimes things are just what they appear to be.”

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