Jack Black has said he’s cancelled the rest of the Tenacious D world tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass sparked an outcry with a comment the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
"I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form," the comedian and actor wrote.
He said he didn’t feel it was "appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour", and that the rest of the group’s "creative plans are on hold".
Black added that he is "grateful to the fans for their support and understanding".
The controversy had already led to Tuesday's gig in Newcastle, New South Wales, being postponed.
Gass apologised for the comment on Instagram, saying it was a "severe lack of judgement".
He wrote: "The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
"I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement. I profoundly apologise to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused."
United Australia senator Ralph Babet asked for the band to be deported.
In a statement, he said the duo should "be immediately removed from the country after wishing for the assassination of Donald Trump at their Sydney concert".
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