HBO Show Criticized by Viewers Over Controversial Joke About Jeffrey Epstein

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  • The controversial HBO show “The Idol” faced criticism on Sunday for a Jeffrey Epstein joke.
  • In the third episode, a character makes the statement, “I’m experiencing more discomfort than a child at Epstein’s island,” which alludes to the private island where Epstein is believed to have committed acts of abuse.
  • The show, co-created by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and “Euphoria” director Sam Levinson, continues to generate attention despite potentially losing viewers.

“The Idol” has been met with controversy, potentially leading to a decline in viewership. However, it continues to garner attention, particularly over a recent Jeffrey Epstein joke.

In the show’s third episode, written by Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, a scene unfolds where Andrew Finkelstein (played by Eli Roth) expresses frustration about Jocelyn (portrayed by Lily Rose-Depp), a struggling pop star. Finkelstein compares his current situation to “experiencing more discomfort than a child at Epstein’s island.”

The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in HBO's "The Idol."

Controversy continues to follow “The Idol.”

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In the scene, Finkelstein, representing Live Nation, questions the decision of Jocelyn’s manager, Chaim (played by Hank Azaria), to not cancel her upcoming stadium tour. He describes his distress as “experiencing more discomfort than a child at Epstein’s island.”

This line specifically alludes to Little St. James, Epstein’s private island commonly referred to as “Pedophile Island” due to allegations of trafficking and abuse. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, passed away by suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.

The joke sparked outrage among some viewers, with individuals taking to Twitter to express their disgust. One person described it as “absolutely sickening,” while another considered it “one of the most disgusting things [they’ve] ever heard on TV.”

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