The comedy duo was performing in Sydney, Australia when Kyle made light of an incident during the band’s set on Sunday, July 14. During the performance, a cake was brought out on stage, and Jack encouraged his bandmate to “make a wish.” Kyle responded by making a joke about a shooting, saying, “Don’t miss Trump next time.” This remark did not appear to have been rehearsed.

This incident led to a strong reaction from social media users, with one individual expressing their disappointment and stating that they will no longer support the comedy duo or their work. Two days after the incident, Jack released a statement on Instagram, canceling the tour. He expressed that he was blindsided by the comment made during the show and stated that he would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence. He also announced that all future creative plans are on hold and expressed gratitude for the fans’ support and understanding.

Kage, the guitarist, faced backlash for the comment on social media, with strong condemnation of the remark and its implications. It was noted that it is unclear whether the shows will proceed as planned. Ultimately, the situation resulted in the cancellation of the tour and raised questions about the future of the comedy duo’s creative endeavors.