Bill Maher Shuts Down Alleged Exit From 'Real Time' Despite Past Threat to Quit If Trump's Re-Elected
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Despite vowing to leave if Donald Trump won re-election during the height of the 2024 Presidential campaign, Bill Maher plans to stick by his HBO talk show until the bitter end.

AceShowbiz - Bill Maher, the outspoken host of HBO's "Real Time", recently addressed widespread speculation about his potential departure from the show he has helmed since 2003.

During a candid conversation on CNN, Maher debunked rumors that he's stepping away from the show, instead expressing his unwavering commitment. "I don't know where this started about I'm getting rid of Real Time. They're going to have to drag me off of that show," Maher declared.

Concerns about Maher quitting the show surged after he made jesting remarks about leaving if Donald Trump secured a second term. Following Trump's re-election, Maher humorously admitted to mixed feelings.

"It's hard to believe. I mean, I may quit because I don't want to do another. I did Trump. I did all the Trump stuff before anybody. I called him a con man before anybody. I did. He's a mafia boss. I was the one who said he wasn't going to concede the election. I've done it," he shared in a candid moment last month on the "Club Random" podcast.

Commenting on his past comments, Maher clarified that his reluctance doesn't stem solely from political disillusionment. "What I was saying was that I didn't want to do another Trump term," he explained. "Not just because I don't think it's going to be possibly a great time for America. Maybe again, not going to pre-hate anything, but because I've already done all the jokes about Donald Trump."

Maher's concern isn't new, but he acknowledges the ever-evolving nature of Trump's political saga. “Of course, he will provide us with a lot of new material. And I'll get into it, but I was hoping that in the episodic television show that is America, I was hoping for some new characters," Maher expressed, highlighting his craving for fresh comedic material.

Backing Maher's commitment to HBO, executive Nina Rosenstein mentioned to Deadline that his previous remarks were made in a lighter vein right after the election. She assured fans, "He recorded that podcast right after the election and he was honestly joking around. He'll always say his first love is Real Time."

As the socio-political landscape remains unpredictable, Maher's blend of humor and hard-hitting commentary promises to navigate through it - unless someone literally drags him off the stage.

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