Comic Amy Schumer, who hosted the 2022 Oscars, has reacted to the incident on the awards the place actor Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock. The controversial incident passed off after Chris made a joke on the expense of Will's spouse actor Jada Pinkett Smith. Taking to social media, Amy mentioned she was nonetheless triggered and traumatised by the incident and applauded Chris for a way he dealt with the scenario. Additionally learn: 'Outraged' Academy offers replace on Will Smith-Chris Rock slap investigation

On Sunday evening, throughout the Oscars ceremony, Chris made a tasteless joke about Jada's shaved head, which is because of an autoimmune dysfunction she suffers. Angered by this, Will walked as much as the stage and slapped the comic. Amy hosted the occasion, together with Regina Corridor and Wanda Sykes.

On Wednesday, taking to Instagram, Amy spoke concerning the incident. She posted an image of herself and wrote a protracted word. The word started with a joke reference to her new sequence Life & Beth however then Amy added she was 'nonetheless triggered and traumatized'.

She wrote, "I believe we are able to all agree that one of the best ways to unpack what occurred is to stream my sequence @lifeandbethhulu and see me on tour this fall. However for actual. Nonetheless triggered and traumatized. I like my pal @chrisrock and consider he dealt with it like a professional. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his pal @questlove and the entire thing was so disturbing. A lot ache in @willsmith anyway I’m nonetheless in shock and surprised and unhappy."

Amy added that she was happy with her she and her co-hosts - Wanda and Regina - dealt with the sudden scenario. "I am happy with myself and my cohosts. However yeah. Ready for this sickening feeling to go away from what all of us witnessed," her word additional learn.

Will went on to win the Greatest Actor award later that evening and apologised to the organisers in a teary acceptance speech. He additionally issued an apology to Chris within the type of a social media assertion the next day. The Academy of Movement Footage, Arts & Sciences have now launched an investigation within the matter.