‘SNL’ Star Chris Redd Attacked Outside NYC’s Comedy Cellar Before Performance

Last night (Oct. 26), Saturday Night Live veteran Chris Redd was attacked outside of New York City’s Comedy Cellar, where he was scheduled to perform.

TMZ reports that the incident occurred at the Greenwich Village venue around 9:40pm. Upon exiting his vehicle, Redd was punched in the face by a man dressed in a security guard uniform. It was also reported that the comedian’s Greg Yuna necklace (which retails from $600-$60K) was “snatched off” by the assailant, causing it to break. However, it was recovered at the scene.

The former Saturday Night Live performer was brought to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for treatment and, since, has since been released. TMZ obtained a video of the incident which shows blood on the sidewalk and the pathway leading to the comedy venue.

Redd and Comedy Cellar have yet to issue a statement about the attack.

In addition to being a key player on SNL from 2017 to 2022, Redd has also starred in the television series Disjointed, Kenan, and Bust Down.

Upon exiting the long-running sketch comedy show, the comedian said, “Being a part of SNL has been the experience of a lifetime. Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth. Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever.”

Redd made his film debut in 2016 in the Andy Samberg-led mockumentary Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and had a cameo as a “comedy club emcee” in the Todd Phillips’ Joker. 

He has a new comedy special Why Am I Like This? premiering November 3 on HBO Max.