Overview
- Arnett disclosed on a Jan. 26 appearance on The Romesh Ranganathan Show that he, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes ended an interview early because the unnamed guest’s behavior was unacceptable.
- He described the male guest as a "f---ing rank a--hole" and joked viewers would be "blown away" by the identity, but he did not name the person on camera.
- Arnett also said a separate female comedian later asked that her completed episode not be released due to concerns about career repercussions, noting that pulling episodes carries production costs.
- The hosts have not identified either guest and no outlet has confirmed names, though Entertainment Weekly noted Matthew McConaughey can be ruled out based on a previously disclosed recording issue.
- SmartLess, cohosted by Arnett, Bateman, and Hayes since 2020, is a high-profile show now under a reported nine-figure SiriusXM deal, which underscores the editorial and financial stakes of scrapping episodes.