Apparently the reason Will Smith was allowed to stay seated was because amid the talk of removing him, Chris Rock asked that he be allowed to stay!

The way Chris handled the situation continues to impress me.

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Longpatrol · 31-35, M

I think he felt guilty for making the joke and since he precipitated events, he didn't want to make more drama.

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

According to what the producer said, Chris just wanted to move past it and have the rest of the show go on without any more disruptions. @Longpatrol

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

According to the producer, he told the LAPD he didn't want to press charges. Rock is coming off of this smelling like a rose imo. The jury's out on Smith; I think something is up with him.

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Zaphod42 I think that WS was triggered by Jada's reaction, at least the angles I saw.

Secret6620 · F

@uncalled4 he's not happy in his marriage. You can see it all over his face. So it's like, he's almost overcompensating which is why he hit Rock.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Secret6620 Eh, [i]maybe[/i]. He's had lots of his dirty laundry aired the past few years, too.

Secret6620 · F

Chris Rock did a great job seriously. But he and Will are friends so I understand him not wanting him to get in trouble.

Carlisle · F

This just stinks of self sabotage
He got nominated won
And he’s acting out

Bushmanoz · 56-60, M

He showed a lot of class and commitment to keeping the show on track.. there was a brief second when he said "I could.." and then pulled it back

PatKirby · M

I'll just put this right here.

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LordShadowfire ·

I'm convinced it's because Chris knew he had it coming for that joke. But still.

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