The Saudi Arabian event is being sold as the “world’s largest comedy” hub—but Pete Davidson, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, and more are being criticized by their peers for performing in it.

Why are comedians like David Cross and Atsuko Okatsuka calling out peers such as Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson for playing the Riyadh Comedy Festival? The Saudi Arabia festival controversy dividing comics,

Wolf, of course, has some experience making political jokes in a high-stakes, high-pressure environment. She was offered a spot on the Riyadh lineup, but declined in part because her pregnancy would’ve made it impossible anyway.

Some of the biggest comedians in the world are descending upon Saudi Arabia for what's being billed as the "world's largest comedy festival," and their fans and peers alike are slamming them for their participation. An up-and-coming Houston comic is no exception.

Jay Pharoah and Sommore are headlining the third annual Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, which returns to Washington, D.C.'s The Wharf on Oct. 10-12. The event is being presented by the entertainment company Nice Crowd in partnership with Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia.

The Riyadh Comedy Festival, which began on Friday and is scheduled to continue through Oct. 9, is set to include appearances by Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, Louis C.K., Wayne Brady, Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias.

The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.