It may just be a matter of time before Bill Cosby is back on stage. For decades, Cosby had served as “America’s Dad” and one of comedy’s most revered personalities, though that’s all changed dramatically in recent years. The Ghost Dad star has been slapped with dozens of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, and while he’s steadfastly denied them all along, his career has taken a heavy hit. When Cosby was sentenced to prison for his alleged crimes, it certainly looked like his comedy career was all but over, even with the court later dropping the charges against him and granting an early release.
But Cosby seems to be optimistic about turning things around heading into the new year. Per Variety, the embattled entertainer appeared for a surprise interview with Scott Spears on WGH Talk on Wednesday. He was asked if he would be going back on tour with his comedy, specifically if that would happen in 2023, and Cosby confirmed that this is his plan.
“Yes,” Cosby responded. “When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience knows me to be."
On if 2023 will be the best time for him to make his comeback, he added, “Yes. Yes, because there’s so much fun to be had in this storytelling that I do. Years ago, maybe 10 years ago, I found it was better to say it after I write it.”
Meanwhile, Cosby’s rep also confirmed to Variety that Cosby hopes to get back on the road starting in spring/summer of 2023.
Bill Cosby Will Go Back on Stage
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Cosby has managed to get his prison sentence overturned, and while he’s sleeping more comfortably at night these days, he isn’t exactly out of his legal trouble just yet. Following his release, Cosby was sued by Judy Huth for an alleged sexual assault she says happened in 1975. The jury ruled in Huth’s favor and ordered Cosby to pay $500,000 in damages, an amount Cosby was later quoted mocking.
“What? That’s all? Booyah!” the comic supposedly said.
Cosby has since been sued again by five women alleging they’d been assaulted by the Ghost Dad actor. Cosby’s rep has said that the new lawsuit is “frivolous” and that the plaintiffs are joining a “parade of accusers” that had come forward before them. He previously said the accusers were “all about money.” However this one turns out, it doesn’t seem to be stalling Cosby’s plans of getting back on stage.
