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A chance encounter at ComplexCon 2026 turned a simmering celebrity spat into a public spectacle when Chet Hanks and Eric André squared off in Los Angeles. Their clash followed years of public barbs that began on a television set and spilled into interviews and social media.
How a TV appearance sparked the dispute
In early 2023, Chet Hanks joined the cast of Season 6 of The Eric André Show. What began as a guest spot quickly became contentious.
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- Crew members and show staff later described the shoot as chaotic.
- Producers reported that Hanks rode a motorcycle through the studio during filming.
- Eric André compared the intensity of the incident to other high-profile on-set controversies, saying the episode felt risky for crew safety.
The on-set behavior was labeled dangerous by André, who said it put production staff at risk.
Public accusations and counterattacks online
After the episode aired, the two men traded public accusations that amplified the rift. André spoke to media outlets about the experience. He portrayed Hanks as difficult and emotionally unstable.
Hanks replied through Instagram Stories, attacking André’s character and insisting he had outshone the host on his own program. The exchange escalated when André reposted Hanks’ clip and fired back with sharp denials.
Notable moments from that exchange
- André called the behavior reckless and said it broke down morale on set.
- Hanks accused André of sour motives and mocked his reaction in videos.
- André challenged Hanks’ claims and questioned the truth of Hanks’ remarks.
The ComplexCon encounter that reignited the feud
In October 2026, video captured a tense in-person meeting between the two at ComplexCon in Los Angeles. The clip went viral shortly after it surfaced online.
Chet approached André from behind and tapped him on the shoulder. André turned to engage, offering a handshake that Hanks declined. Voices rose and the pair began shouting across the convention floor.
Security intervened and escorted André away from the confrontation. The brief altercation was widely shared on social platforms and covered by entertainment outlets.
Aftermath: social posts, accusations, and culture claims
Following the incident, Hanks posted about the meeting and mocked André for arriving with multiple security guards. He also accused André of previously trashing him to the press.
In his post, Hanks claimed André admitted to taking issue with past impressions of Caribbean culture. He framed André’s response as unexpected cultural zeal rather than a stylistic critique.
Representatives for André did not immediately respond to requests for comment after the clash became public.
Fast timeline of the feud
- March 2023 — Hanks appears on The Eric André Show; reports of chaotic on-set behavior surface.
- March 2023 — André speaks to press, calling the experience dangerous and criticizing Hanks.
- March 2023 — Hanks fires back on Instagram, accusing André of falsehoods.
- October 2026 — The two men confront each other at ComplexCon; confrontation is caught on video.
- October 2026 — Hanks posts follow-up comments online, alleging André raised cultural concerns during the confrontation.
