The outrageous joke that Rebel Wilson told while hosting the prestigious 2024 AACTA Awards – which was CUT from broadcast by Channel 10 after shocking the A-list audience
Rebel Wilson is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful and respected comedic talents.
But the famously funny woman, 43, may have pushed the boundaries a little too far while hosting the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
According to news.com.auWilson joked about cancer going down like an LED balloon.
‘Why is Australia so good at making horror? Is it because everyone has had an aunt who had half her nose chopped off because of skin cancer?’ Rebel asked, hesitant to go through with the whole joke.
The joke was met with awkward laughs and groans from the audience, including Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Sophie Wilder, Elsa Pataky and Simon Baker.
Rebel Wilson may have pushed the boundaries a little too far while hosting the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast on Saturday
‘Why is Australia so good at making horror? Is it because everyone has had an aunt who had half her nose chopped off because of skin cancer?’ Rebel asked
However, the rest of her hosting duties went smoothly, with many of the star’s statements landing in Queensland to rapturous applause and laughter.
She first joked that the AACTAs would be the only awards show that would serve “boxed wine.”
‘It will also be the only one where people get into trouble and throw a spit in the bag. “I love Queensland… It’s like Jetstar was a state,” she said.
“The best Married at First Sight contestants are from Queensland,” Wilson added.
The rest of her hosting duties went smoothly, however, with many of the star’s jabs landing in Queensland to rapturous applause and laughter.
The supernatural hit Talk To Me won the most major awards at the 2024 AACTA Awards.
The film won Best Picture, Best Director for brothers Danny and Michael Philippo, and Best Actress for Sophie Wilde.
Several other trophies had already been taken home, which were announced prior to the main ceremony.
Talk to Me cleaned up on Thursday, winning Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Sound and Best Hair and Makeup for a total of eight wins.
“The best Married at First Sight contestants are from Queensland,” Wilson joked
The chilling film has been an international hit since its release last year, grossing over $92 million on a budget of just $4.5 million.
Meanwhile, a beaming Margot Robbie was all smiles as she took home the prestigious Trailblazer Award.
The AACTA Trailblazer Award highlights the achievements, capabilities and success of an Australian film practitioner who inspires others in the industry.