Quick answer: Chet Hanks confronted comedian Eric André at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, reviving a feud that dates back to Hanks’ 2023 appearance on The Eric André Show. Video shared online shows Hanks approaching André, placing a hand on his shoulder and challenging him over past comments. The exchange becomes heated, but the footage described by current reports does not show a physical fight. André eventually leaves with security.
The reason the clip is trending now is that it brought a three-year media dispute into a face-to-face encounter. Hanks says André acted as if he did not remember criticizing him, while André’s older comments accused Hanks of dangerous behavior during the talk-show taping.
Last verified: October 7, 2026.
What happened between Chet Hanks and Eric André at ComplexCon?
At ComplexCon in Los Angeles, Hanks approached André from behind and touched his shoulder to get his attention. Video reported by TMZ and Page Six shows the interaction beginning with what looks like a friendly recognition before the tone changes.
Hanks then confronts André about comments the comedian made about him after the 2023 taping. André appears confused about the grievance at first. The exchange continues until André leaves with security.
That is the clearest description supported by the visible encounter and current reporting. Headlines calling it a “fight” can overstate what the footage shows: it is a heated verbal confrontation, not a recorded brawl.
Why are Chet Hanks and Eric André feuding?
The feud goes back to Hanks’ guest appearance on The Eric André Show. In a 2023 interview, André described Hanks’ behavior during production as dangerous and said the guest had “broken” the crew. He specifically alleged that Hanks rode a motorcycle around the set in a way that endangered crew members.
Hanks rejected that account. He argued that he was matching the deliberately chaotic energy of André’s show and later accused the host of resenting the fact that Hanks had turned the prank format back on the production.
What does Chet Hanks say Eric André told him?
In the caption accompanying the new footage, Hanks said André initially claimed not to remember “trashing” him in the media. Hanks further claimed that André later brought up Hanks’ past use of a Jamaican accent and the issue of mocking Caribbean culture.
That is Hanks’ account of the conversation. The short public clip does not independently verify every part of his description, so it is best treated as his version rather than an agreed account from both men.
What did Eric André say about Chet Hanks in 2023?
André’s earlier criticism came while discussing guests on his Adult Swim series. Reporting from The Independent at the time quoted him describing Hanks as a difficult guest and alleging that his on-set behavior created danger for crew members.
André said Hanks tried to prank the production back. Hanks has consistently disputed the idea that his behavior should be viewed the way André described it.
Was there a physical fight at ComplexCon?
No physical fight is shown in the publicly described footage. Hanks makes physical contact by touching or grabbing André’s shoulder as he approaches, but the clip then centers on a verbal argument. Security is present when André walks away.
That distinction matters because “confrontation,” “argument” and “fight” are not interchangeable. Based on the available video, heated confrontation is the most accurate description.
What did Eric André do after the confrontation?
Current coverage says André left the area surrounded by security and made a remark involving Tom Hanks as he walked away. Page Six also reported that André later responded satirically on social media, continuing the tone of the feud rather than offering a formal statement resolving it.
Timeline of the Chet Hanks–Eric André feud
| Period | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Hanks appears on The Eric André Show. |
| 2023 interviews | André alleges Hanks behaved dangerously on set. |
| Afterward | Hanks disputes André’s account and says he matched the show’s chaotic format. |
| October 2026 | Hanks approaches André at ComplexCon and confronts him over the old comments. |
| After the clip | The feud continues online rather than ending in a public reconciliation. |
Why the old talk-show appearance still matters
The Eric André Show intentionally puts celebrity guests in an unpredictable environment. That format is central to understanding the dispute: Hanks says he was participating in the chaos, while André says Hanks crossed a line and endangered people working on the show.
The disagreement is therefore not simply about whether the appearance was wild. Both sides agree it was. The disagreement is about whether Hanks’ conduct was part of the joke or unacceptable behavior outside the boundaries of the production.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Chet Hanks confront Eric André?
Hanks says he wanted to challenge André over critical comments made after Hanks’ 2023 appearance on The Eric André Show.
Did Chet Hanks and Eric André fight?
The available footage shows a heated verbal confrontation, not a physical fight.
What did Eric André previously accuse Chet Hanks of?
André alleged that Hanks behaved dangerously on set, including an incident involving a motorcycle near crew members.
What is Chet Hanks’ response?
Hanks has said he was matching the chaotic energy of André’s show and disputes the way André characterized the appearance.
Did they settle the feud at ComplexCon?
No public reconciliation is reported. The exchange ended with André leaving with security and the dispute continuing online.
Sources
AVARIXO used the current TMZ report and video description, Page Six’s follow-up, and the 2023 Independent report documenting André’s earlier comments.
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