{
  "id": 14542687,
  "title": "Michael Che has no plans to stop arguing with his critics online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/michael-che-has-no-plans-to-stop-arguing-with-his-critics-online",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:02:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/michael-che-defends-arguing-online"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Che, a cast member on Saturday Night Live, has no intention of ceasing his online debates with critics, despite their controversial nature. He openly acknowledges his penchant for engaging in discourse, stating that his generation values open discussions and the exchange of ideas. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Che revealed that he's always been unafraid to address criticism, even when it involves jokes from the show. He believes that he's not motivated by malicious intent, so he remains unfazed by the potential for offense. Should his words harm anyone unintentionally, Che vows to use it as motivation to refine his approach. As a veteran of SNL since his debut as a guest writer in 2013 and his current role as co-anchor of Weekend Update, Che is aware that he's one of the more seasoned cast members. While he's considered leaving the show in the past, he ultimately cannot part with it or the passionate online community that surrounds it. \"It's a hard thing to give up, man. It's a hard thing to leave,\" Che expressed.",
  "summary": "The Saturday Night Live star explained why he's \"not afraid\" to engage with critics of his comedy online in a new interview with Vanity Fair .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}