Comedian Amber Ruffin has been removed from being a White House dinner guest.

Amber Ruffin's appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was canceled, as announced by WHCA President Eugene Daniels.

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The WHCA board unanimously decided to forgo a comedic performance this year to focus on recognizing journalists and supporting scholarships.

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Ruffin, known for her work on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show," had been announced as the entertainment for the April 26 dinner.

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Ruffin revealed that WHCA advised her to maintain balance in her comedy, but she refused, saying she wouldn’t comply under any circumstances.

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The WHCA previously canceled a comedian in 2019 after Michelle Wolf’s controversial 2018 performance, opting for historian Ron Chernow instead.

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The 2024 dinner featured comedian Colin Jost and took place amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, with pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Washington Hilton.

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