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‘Choking a b****’: Wayne Brady’s car crash and physical altercation sparks online jokes

While driving along Pacific Coast Highway, the 51-year-old comedian found himself in a collision with another vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On Sunday night, November 20, Wayne Brady, renowned for his role on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway,' reportedly experienced a car accident and engaged in a physical altercation with the other driver in Malibu, as per information from TMZ.

While driving along Pacific Coast Highway, the 51-year-old comedian found himself in a collision with another vehicle operated by a 51-year-old man.

Subsequently, the latter was arrested on charges of battery, DUI, and hit-and-run, according to the outlet's report.

Both drivers got out of their cars after the collision and had an ‘intense argument’

Sources told the outlet that both drivers got out of their cars after the collision and had an ‘intense argument’ that turned into a brawl.

Following the other driver's departure from the scene, Wayne Brady dialed 911, reporting the incident. The next day, he revealed feeling "banged up and sore" as a result of the encounter.

The driver had reportedly fled the scene and was later tracked down by authorities and charged.

Wayne Brady’s car crash accident drew a lot of attention on the Internet

The incident garnered significant online attention, particularly on platforms like Instagram and X, with fans, especially those recalling Wayne's humorous sketch on 'Chappelle's Show,' expressing interest and concern.

In that memorable sketch, Wayne Brady portrayed a formidable version of himself, delivering the iconic line, "Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b****?"

Many users made references to the sketch and joked about Wayne’s reaction to the car crash.

One user wrote, "Is Wayne Brady going have to slap a *****."

Another user asked, "Did he choke the bih?? Lol."

A user wondered, "But did Wayne Brady choke a b***h? That’s all that matters."

Several users also took the opportunity to comment on Wayne's recent disclosure about identifying as pansexual, signifying his attraction to individuals irrespective of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

One user wrote, "The other driver was not bi-friendly?"

Another user said, "He tried to tell us on The Chappelle Show."

Wayne, the host of 'Let's Make a Deal' and a father to a 20-year-old daughter from his previous marriage to Mandie Taketa, publicly revealed his pansexuality in September.

He expressed that he had previously felt a sense of "dishonesty" before embracing and openly acknowledging his true sexuality.

He told Entertainment Tonight, "I always felt this much dishonest, and if I was being dishonest, then there’s no way to truly give yourself 100 percent."