Louis CK Makes Shocking Return to Stand-Up

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        Louis CK Makes Shocking Return to Stand-Up
    His made an unannounced return after having been accused of sexual misconduct. 
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Louis C.K.'s surprise return to stand-up comedy following a nine-month hiatus has shocked fans. According to UpRoxx, the comedian appeared unannounced Sunday night at Greenwich Village's Cellar club. The reemergence of the sitcom funny man comes after last fall's New York Times article featuring reports from five women who accused him of varying degrees of sexual misconduct. C.K. later admitted in a statement that the allegations were true. Do you think he should be performing? Based on the description of the set, he did not address anything to do with the scandal onstage, which comedian Paul F. Tompkins tweeted, "tells you all you need to know about his desire for 'redemption,' right?"

        
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