Matt Rife, the rising comedy sensation, is making headlines, but this time it’s not for his gut-busting jokes or sold-out shows. Recent reports stirred up some comedy chaos, claiming that Pete Davidson, the king of quips, bailed on being the surprise opening act for Matt’s epic six-show stint at New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall.Â
But Matt Rife is here to set the record straight.
Page Six sent shockwaves through the comedy scene when they reported that Pete Davidson pulled the ultimate disappearing act, backing out of the Radio City shows just two hours before the curtain was set to rise. According to the gossip grapevine, Matt’s team found themselves in a comedy crisis, scrambling to fill the void left by Pete’s abrupt exit.
But before everyone starts running wild with crafting conspiracy theories or envisioning backstage showdowns worthy of a sitcom plot twist, Matt took to Twitter to drop some truth bombs on the sensational rumors, and he did it with a dose of humor that would make even the most seasoned stand-up comedian proud.
“People just make up anything 😂 my boy Pete was maybe going to pop-in to one of my Radio City shows and just wasn’t able to, so I simply asked another friend in the city to jump on… how is that news? This is why you should never believe a single article you ever read online, ever. You don’t know anything and people lie. He didn’t ‘betray’ me lmao wtf? What is this The Sopranos?” Matt tweeted, setting the record straight with a healthy sprinkle of emojis.
Matt’s clarification not only shuts down the rumors but also gives us a glimpse into the camaraderie that defines the comedy world. The idea of a fellow comedian dropping in for a surprise performance is as commonplace as a New York City hot dog vendor shouting, “Get your hot dogs here!” It’s all part of the unscripted, spontaneous magic that makes live comedy so thrilling.
Matt is taking all the rumors in stride, and as he wraps up his wildly successful Radio City Music Hall run, one thing’s for sure: the comedy scene has never been more alive, and Matt Rife is steering the ship with humor, grace, and a healthy dose of wit.
