Holey Moley host Rob Riggle calls cancel culture ‘real oppression and real censorship’

Holey Moley host Rob Riggle slams cancel culture as ‘real oppression and real censorship’ that threatens comedian’s livelihoods

Holey Moley host Rob Riggle has slammed cancel culture as a threat to the livelihoods of comedians. 

The American funnyman, who hosts the Australian and American versions of mini-golf game show Holey Moley, told The Daily Telegraph on Saturday that while once controversial comedians were seen as rebels, now they face being ‘cancelled’.

‘Now people try to cancel you – they try to make it so that you can’t have a living anymore – and that’s different. That’s a different kind of ballgame. 

Cancelled: Holey Moley host Rob Riggle (pictured) has slammed cancel culture as a threat to the livelihoods of comedians. He told The Daily Telegraph on Saturday that while once controversial comedians were seen as rebels, now they face being ‘cancelled’

‘That’s real oppression and real censorship and real fear. And that’s unfortunate because that’s not a place I know, a world I want to live in.’

Rob added that ‘politically incorrect’ comedy is needed because it is challenging. 

‘Throughout my lifetime, comedy has always pushed people’s buttons, it always challenged people and always said the politically incorrect thing – that’s what made it so taboo, and that’s what made it so fun,’ he said.

He said: 'That's real oppression and real censorship and real fear. And that's unfortunate because that's not a place I know, a world I want to live in.' Pictured with wife Tiffany Riggle

He said: ‘That’s real oppression and real censorship and real fear. And that’s unfortunate because that’s not a place I know, a world I want to live in.’ Pictured with wife Tiffany Riggle

In addition to his work as a television host, Rob is also known as a comedian, appearing on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show.   

He has also starred in a number of blockbuster films, including Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, 21 Jump Street and Dumb and Dumber To. 

It comes after Channel Seven conformed the premiere date for their reality show, Holey Moley Australia. 

Local work: The American funnyman hosts the Australian and American versions of mini-golf game show Holey Moley. Pictured with co-host Matt Shirvington

Local work: The American funnyman hosts the Australian and American versions of mini-golf game show Holey Moley. Pictured with co-host Matt Shirvington

The mini golf competition will begin airing at 7:30pm on February 1st, Mumbrella reported on Friday.   

Holey Moley will see golfers Montana Strauss, James Carr, Colette Norton, Becky Kay and Henry Epstein appear, Mumbrella reports. 

Channel Seven said in their announcement: ‘The ultimate winner of each episode takes home the prestigious plaid jacket, the golden putter and books a spot in the Grand Final, where they will compete for the chance to win $100,000 on the daunting last hole, the Tomb of Nefer-Tee-Tee.’ 

Back! Holey Moley Australia  will begin airing again at 7:30pm on February 1st on Channel 7

Back! Holey Moley Australia  will begin airing again at 7:30pm on February 1st on Channel 7