George Lopez claims he stormed out of stand-up gig because of ‘unruly’ crowd, venue hits back
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Comedian George Lopez and the Eagle Mountain Casino in California's Central Valley have shared differing versions of what circumstances led to the 63-year-old leaving a gig early.
But Lopez’s team told the New York Post that the casino "failed" to "provide a good experience for both the artist and the fans," claiming the "audience was overserved and unruly, and the casino staff was unable to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the artist and guests."
His team added, "George’s personal security team worked with the venue security staff to maintain order, ensure safety, and eject disruptive individuals. Unfortunately, the casino security team was not adequate to accomplish this task. George is not obligated to perform in an unsafe environment. He feels badly that those who came to see the show were unable to do so as a result."