Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ Roast of Josh Duhamel Lands a Chill Clapback
Here’s a Friday surprise: Seth Rogen casually roasts Josh Duhamel on The Studio, and Josh’s reaction is a masterclass in laid-back comeback. The comic-turn actor turned his own camera moment into a low-key headline when he lamented, “You’d think they would have called me,” a line that has now gone viral.
In the latest episode of Peacock’s The Studio (June 20 airing), Rogen riffed on Duhamel’s seven-season stretch playing football-star turned small-town sheriff in the hit drama series. Viewers heard Rogen joke about Duhamel’s “crazy hair” and “constant grin,” ribbing him for looking like a “lost pizza delivery guy.” The gag was lighthearted—until Duhamel weighed in.
Shortly after the clip dropped, Josh hopped on Instagram Live to address the jest. “No shade, but you’d think they’d have given me a heads-up,” he quipped, scrolling through his phone with a bemused smirk (per People). He added that he’d never met Rogen in person, so the on-air mention was a total surprise.
Entertainment Tonight reports that Duhamel’s comment hit like an unplanned cameo: chill, witty, and unfolding in real time. Fans flooded the comments, praising his easygoing vibe—some tagging Rogen directly, urging a follow-up face-to-face apology or at least a courtesy call. Reaction memes are already pouring in, with one of Duhamel holding a phone captioned, “Waiting for that ring.”
Rogen’s show, which launched earlier this summer, invites A-listers into a cozy studio setup to share behind-the-scenes stories and riff on each other’s careers. While Seth is known for his improv chops and love of good-natured ribbing (see: countless roast specials and comedy podcasts), this one hit a soft spot—mostly because Josh’s public persona is so polished and approachable. Variety notes that Duhamel’s last major release was the dark thriller Roadhouse reboot earlier this year, so his social feed has been quiet. This surprise mention effectively reignited chatter around his latest projects without him doing a single press day.
Industry watchers say this exchange underscores the weird new rules of celebrity interaction, where a single line on a streaming sketch can feel more personal than a magazine cover. It also highlights why celebs might want those pre-air check-ins: Rogen’s joke was tame, but it still sparked a firestorm of fan memes and thirst traps.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Variety
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