Disney Alters Andrew Santino Jokes in Hulu Special White Noise

Comedian Andrew Santino revealed that Disney, which owns Hulu, pressured him to alter jokes about "Disney adults" in his upcoming Hulu special White Noise. The company quickly contacted him after he submitted the special, demanding edits or threatening not to air it, leading to a back-and-forth over the content. Santino admitted the original jokes were harsher and funnier before Disney's intervention, but a compromise was reached that allowed some version of the jokes to remain. He expressed frustration with the censorship, noting that while other controversial topics were included, Disney found joking about adult Disney fans too sensitive. The situation highlights challenges comedians face with corporate oversight in traditional media. White Noise, Santino's third comedy special, premieres exclusively on Hulu and Disney+ on September 12.