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Comedy Central has confirmed that it will cut jokes made about the late Paul Walker during the Roast of Justin Bieber. The TV special, taped in honor of the singer's 21st birthday March 14, will debut March 30. The roast featured a few quips about the Fast and Furious star, who died in a car crash on Nov. 30, 2013.
"Roasts often push the limits of good taste and we give the participants full reign to try things knowing we have the edit to shape the show," a Comedy Central spokesperson told E! News in a statement Tuesday. "Sometimes the line is discovered by crossing it. The Paul Walker references will not be in the telecast."
During the March 14 taping, comedienne Natasha Leggero ribbed a fellow roaster, saying, "I'm not saying Martha Stewart is old, but she needs a new Walker more than the Fast and Furious franchise."
Jeff Ross, a fixture at the roasts, taunted Ludacris with his own song lyrics, saying, "'Move bitch! Get out the way!' That's what Paul Walker should've said to that tree." Many people in the audience booed him. Ross asked, "Too soon? Too fast? Too furious? Give me a break, people! I'm trying to save this kid's life."
A visibly offended Ludacris motioned to cut at one point during the taping, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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