nikki glaser apologized after trans influencer Brielle Adams-Wheatley tells a joke from her recent stand-up set. The comedian also promised to remove the content. Adams-Wheatley learned about the joke when a fan contacted her directly. She then shared the exchange and Glaser’s reaction on Instagram.
Nikki Glaser apologizes directly to Brill Adams-Wheatley and promises to remove joke
according to Ok! magazineA fan told Adams-Wheatley that Nikki Glaser mentioned her during a recent show in Ridgefield, Washington.
The fan said Glaser praised Adams-Wheatley before joking about her transformation and body. Adams-Wheatley later shared the message on Instagram Stories and questioned why Glaser discussed “what was in my pants.”
Us Weekly also reported that Adams-Wheatley tagged Glaser directly after learning about the routine. She said she had tickets to see the comedian in November and now felt unsure about attending.
Glaser responded privately shortly thereafter. In a message publicly shared by Adams-Wheatley, the comedian apologized and said he never intended to hurt her feelings.
Glaser also said that the fan’s description did not fully represent the joke. However, she made it clear that she did not want her content to contribute to anti-trans rhetoric.
Glaser wrote, “This is a stupid joke and I would lose it immediately.” She also told Adams-Wheatley that she liked her material and apologized again.
The trans influencer later thanked followers for their support as the exchange gained attention online. She said she was still processing the situation.
Adams-Wheatley has built a large social media following through lifestyle videos, makeup content, and posts about her daily life. She was born without limbs and regularly discusses disability and online harassment.
Meanwhile, Glaser has been busy with stand-up and television appearances. She was recently seen in a sunday night football promo Linked to Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs.
However, this time Nikki Glaser decided not to defend the joke. His apology to Adams-Wheatley ended with an explicit promise to exonerate him for his act.