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Posted: 2022-05-29T12:44:14Z | Updated: 2022-05-29T12:44:14Z

A Netflix co-CEO has thrown his support behind comedian Dave Chappelle again and defended comics crossing the line every once in a while.

Ted Sarandos, who became the streaming giants co-CEO in 2020, reflected on the controversy surrounding Chappelles transphobic remarks in a 2021 comedy special in an interview with The New York Times .

Viewers criticized the special for its anti-trans content, leading to protests. Sarandos defended the special in a memo to Netflix employees, saying he didnt think the jokes translated to real-world harm though the co-CEO later admitted to Variety that he screwed up in his response.

In this new interview, Sarandos also offered support for comedian Ricky Gervais controversial new special , which includes transphobic remarks.

Were programming for a lot of diverse people who have different opinions and different tastes and different styles, and yet were not making everything for everybody, he told the Times.

We want something for everybody but everythings not going to be for everybody, he said.

Sarandos expressed his views of Chappelle as a top comedian in the U.S. and for the streaming platform.

Nobody would say that what he does isnt thoughtful or smart, he said. You just dont agree with him.

Earlier this month, Netflix released a company memo vowing to not censor specific artists even if employees found them to be harmful.

If you find it hard to support our content breadth, Netflix may not be the best place for you, the memo stated .

An ex-Netflix employee told The Hollywood Reporter the streaming company made it clear that the new order is if you dont like it, leave.

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A man who tackled Chapelle during a recent show told the New York Post it was because of the comedians jokes taking aim at the LGBTQ community.

Isaiah Lee, who identifies as bisexual, said he found Chappelles jokes to be triggering.

Lee pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges linked to the May 3 attack.