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Gustavo Carvalho: "By performing and donating his fee, they made Seinfeld the headliner of a festival that would donate thousands of euros to causes supporting Palestine"

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 07:00

Jerry Seinfeld's participation in the Commedia a la Carte festival sparked strong controversy. Several artists decided to withdraw from the event due to statements of support for the Israeli government made by the American comedian.

Gustavo Carvalho commented on the situation on the program Humor À Primeira Vista, on SIC Notícias. In his analysis, the commentator highlighted that, by performing and donating his fee, Seinfeld was being used as the headliner of a festival that would donate thousands of euros to causes supporting Palestine.

The commentary was moderated by journalist Diogo Teixeira Pereira. The broadcast took place on SIC Notícias, as part of the program dedicated to comedy.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to the Portuguese public as it documents a case of international cultural boycott that reflects geopolitical tensions. Readers can understand how political statements by international public figures can have immediate repercussions on comedy festivals in Portugal, affecting both organizers and participating artists.

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