Chet Hanks finally came face-to-face with Eric André at ComplexCon over the weekend, reigniting a feud that has been simmering since their chaotic interview three years prior. In footage shared by Hanks on social media, he can be seen approaching the talk show host from behind at the Los Angeles Convention Center and placing a hand on his shoulder. André initially appeared happy to see him, but the mood quickly changed as he turned visibly confused and could be heard asking, “What are you talking about?” Security eventually came between the two, with André directing a parting remark at Hanks’ father while walking away.
Much of what Hanks said is difficult to make out from the clip, although he offered his own account in the Instagram post’s caption. Hanks wrote that André apparently travels to ComplexCon with 4 security guards and had NO MEMORY WHATSOEVER of trashing him to the media after he outshined him on his own show. Hanks also claimed that André admitted it was because he had a problem with him ‘mocking Caribbean culture’ when he did his Jamaican accent all those years ago.
The Feud’s Origins
The encounter comes more than three years after he appeared on the sixth season of The Eric Andre Show, which featured Hanks doing his polarizing impressions and leaning into the series’ deliberately unhinged format. However, André later claimed the real chaos happened behind the scenes. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he described Hanks as “emotionally disturbed” and said he nearly injured crew members because of “dangerous behavior” that involved recklessly riding a stolen motorcycle on set.
André also said, “He tried to prank us back, but we edited out all his bullshit! He’s not well. How did Colin Hanks come out so good and Chet Hanks come out so bad?” Hanks subsequently took to social media and disputed André’s characterization, claiming he had watched the program after being invited on and decided to “match that energy.” He acknowledged riding a dirt bike, but maintained that he simply popped a wheelie before putting it down.
Escalating the Feud
André responded by calling Hanks a liar and demanding a DNA test to prove Tom Hanks was actually his father. When asked a few months later whether the dispute had been manufactured to promote the show, he insisted the contention between them was in fact real. André said, “Tell him to say that shit to my fucking face,” and it took three years, but Hanks apparently took the challenge seriously.
The feud between Chet Hanks and Eric André continues to escalate, with no signs of slowing down. The latest encounter at ComplexCon has only added fuel to the fire, and it will be interesting to see how this saga unfolds in the future. With both parties showing no signs of backing down, it’s likely that this feud will continue to make headlines for months to come.
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