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Reggie Watts Dropped From Comedy Fests After Disturbing Report

Comedy festivals have dropped Reggie Watts and the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast has removed his theme song following allegations of abuse and reckless drug encouragement. These claims include accusations of abusive behavior in multiple relationships and the promotion of extreme views on psychedelics. The situation intensified after the death of an ex-partner, Katherine McCollough, by suicide earlier this year. While Watts has denied wrongdoing regarding the death, calling such claims "dangerously false," his professional ties continue to sever.

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  • ✓ Comedy festivals have removed Reggie Watts from their schedules.
  • ✓ The Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast removed the theme song created by Reggie Watts.
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The Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast axed the theme song composed by Watts.

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  1. Reggie Watts Removed From Festivals Following Abuse and Drug Allegations

    Comedy festivals have dropped Reggie Watts and the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast has removed his theme song following allegations of abuse and reckless drug encouragement. These claims include accusations of abusive behavior in multiple relationships and the promotion of extreme views on psychedelics. The situation intensified after the death of an ex-partner, Katherine McCollough, by suicide earlier this year. While Watts has denied wrongdoing regarding the death, calling such claims "dangerously false," his professional ties continue to sever.

    Why it matters

    Watts is a known advocate for ketamine use. The current controversy links his substance views to the death of a former partner and a pattern of relationship abuse.

    What is confirmed

    • Comedy festivals have removed Reggie Watts from their schedules.
    • The Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast removed the theme song created by Reggie Watts.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An ex-partner of Reggie Watts died by suicide earlier this year.

    What to watch next

    • Legal filings or police reports regarding the death of Katherine McCollough
    • Official statements from the comedy festivals regarding the terms of Watts' removal
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Billboard — Reggie Watts Dropped From Comedy Fests After Disturbing Report
    2. Rolling Stone — Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was It His Ex’s ‘Undoing’?
    3. Variety — Reggie Watts' Theme Song Axed From 'Comedy Bang Bang' Podcast
    4. San Francisco Chronicle — Reggie Watts’ festival dates disappear after abuse allegations
    5. PennLive.com — Popular musician denies wrongdoing in girlfriend’s death: ‘Dangerously false’
    6. ca.rollingstone.com — Reggie Watts: Festivals Remove Comedian, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Drops Theme Song
    7. www.yahoo.com — Is Reggie Watts To Blame for Katherine McCollough’s Death?
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