Robby Hoffman Sparks Backlash After Dismissing Celiac Disease on Popular Podcast

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News (1 / 1) 21.05.2026 21:57 / Tim

Comedian Robby Hoffman ignited criticism after telling Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy that she needs to see an extreme reaction to believe celiac disease is real — a comment that sent listeners to the show's comments section. Read on to discover the full story!

Podcast moment goes viral

During the May 20 episode, Cooper speculated Hoffman’s cat might be gluten-sensitive. Hoffman responded by questioning whether celiac is genuine and saying she’d have to witness someone have a dramatic reaction—referencing the face-swelling scene from the film Hitch—to be convinced.