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flag Conan O'Brien's 2026 Oscars monologue sparked backlash with a joke linking British acting snubs to royal family legal issues.

flag Conan O'Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a controversial joke referencing the absence of British acting nominees and alluding to recent legal issues involving a member of the British royal family, drawing a stunned reaction from the audience. flag The comment, tied to the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and a February 2026 arrest, sparked immediate debate over the boundaries of comedy and public discourse. flag While some praised its boldness, others questioned its timing amid sensitive legal matters. flag The monologue became a focal point of post-show conversation.

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