Jerry Seinfeld Walks Back Comments About Howard Stern's 'Comedy Chops' After Sparking Outrage

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld has apologized to fellow funnyman Howard Stern after making disparaging remarks about Stern's "comedy chops" during a podcast interview.

Jerry Seinfeld has expressed regret for his recent comments about Howard Stern's "comedy chops," which sparked outrage among fans and fellow comedians.

During an episode of David Spade and Dana Carvey's podcast, "Fly on the Wall," Seinfeld suggested that Stern was not as funny as other podcast hosts.

"Howard Stern invented this, right? But we're better than him now," Seinfeld said. "Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer, but you know, comedy chops, I mean, can we speak candidly?"

Spade and Carvey expressed their disagreement with Seinfeld's assessment, with Carvey noting that Stern's longtime co-host, Robin Quivers, was brought on for the humor element.

Seinfeld doubled down on his comments, stating, "Yeah, they're all great but let's face it, he's been outflanked. This is the best [podcast] on the air. Because you guys play nice together, it's smooth, you're not jumping on each other, which is annoying to listen to."

Seinfeld's remarks drew criticism from fans and comedians alike, with many defending Stern's comedic abilities.

In a statement to Page Six, Seinfeld apologized for his comments, saying, "I really feel bad for what I said about my friend Howard Stern in a conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey, talking about the glut of comedy podcasts."

"I meant to say he must feel surrounded, but I said 'outflanked' which sounded terrible and insulting. And of course, none of these little shows are any threat to his giant show. Anyway, it was bad and I'm sorry, Howie. I still love you. Please forgive me."

Stern, known for his unfiltered and often controversial style, has yet to publicly respond to Seinfeld's apology.

Seinfeld's comments have sparked a debate about the nature of comedy and the role of podcasts in the entertainment landscape.

Some have argued that Seinfeld's assessment of Stern's comedy chops was accurate, while others have defended Stern's unique approach to humor.

The controversy highlights the subjective nature of comedy and the difficulty in comparing different comedic styles.

It also raises questions about the changing nature of the comedy industry, with podcasts becoming increasingly popular as a platform for comedians to showcase their work.