Keke Palmer Drops Controversial Jonathan Majors Podcast Episode Amid Backlash

NEW YORK, NY — Keke Palmer appears to be reconsidering the release of an episode featuring Jonathan Majors on her podcast after facing significant public backlash. The episode was originally slated to air on April 8, 2025, but has since been pulled from the podcast’s landing page, leading fans to speculate about its fate.

Palmer’s podcast, ‘This Is Keke Palmer,’ was expected to showcase the convicted actor during his promotional tour for the upcoming film ‘Magazine Dreams.’ Majors has been attempting to rehabilitate his image following a conviction for misdemeanor assault and harassment towards his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, stemming from an incident in March 2024. Despite his legal troubles, he has focused interviews on personal growth while avoiding questions regarding the specifics of his past actions.

The missing episode, titled “No Easy Answers: Accountability and Moving Forward with Jonathan Majors,” was first announced on the podcast’s page but has since disappeared. In its place, an interview with rapper Kash Doll was released. Palmer has not publicly commented on the backlash regarding Majors’ appearance, nor has she addressed the missing episode.

Initial reactions on social media to Palmer’s decision to host Majors were overwhelmingly negative. Critics highlighted that Majors has not shown true accountability for his past actions, with one user stating, “The thing about Keke giving Majors a platform on the basis of accountability is… he hasn’t ever taken accountability.” The backlash amplified after Palmer’s own history with domestic abuse—she had a public dispute with the father of her child—came to light.

As the podcast was set to release, clips of Palmer’s prior interview with Majors surfaced, where she appeared to engage in light-hearted banter instead of addressing serious allegations against him. In one segment, she asks Majors why he chose to ‘own the past’ instead of ‘rewriting the future,’ but she quickly shifts the conversation, raising questions about the accountability promised in the episode’s premise.

Majors, who was convicted in December 2024, has never admitted to his actions and previously denied Jabbari’s accusations of assault. On April 5, reporting emerged regarding a recording in which Majors allegedly admits to “strangling” Jabbari. This development has further complicated his public image as he continues to promote his work in the entertainment industry.

Despite facing scrutiny, some supporters have come to Palmer’s defense, urging critics to reserve judgment until the episode is eventually released, if it ever is. The episode’s removal and the surrounding controversy reflect the complex conversations about accountability in the entertainment industry, especially regarding figures with troubling pasts.

The Daily Beast has reached out for comments from both Wondery, the podcast’s producers, and representatives for Palmer. Until then, fans and critics alike await clarity on the future of Majors’ appearance on the podcast.