Chris Rock 'storms off stage' during comedy set for billionaire's gig in Australia

Comedian, Chris Rock, was reportedly in the middle of his comedy set for billionaire, Anthony Pratt's holiday party in Australia when he 'angrily stormed off stage'

Chris Rock 'stormed off stage' in the middle of his set at a billionaire's posh party, according to reports.

The comedian, 59, was in Australia hired by cardboard box magnate, Anthony Pratt, for the lavish bash, which was attended by the super wealthy at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Chris, who was also joined by Nicole Kidman's husband, Keith Urban at the knees-up, is one of the most popular comics in America. However, he apparently hot-footed it from the stage Down Under just minutes into his set after reportedly feeling irked about being on camera.

The comic reportedly took to the stage where he made an opening joke about the political climate in the U.S. "Our new push will be outer space. We'll put all the Mexicans on the rockets," he joshed as the Australian audience roared with laughter.

However, according to the New York Post, he then allegedly, "saw something the audience did not" before abruptly ending his "very short set". "Whatever he saw — or thought he saw — upset him" reports the publication, which continued: "Like he went momentarily ape and shouted something like he wasn't supposed to be taped, videoed, reported or whatever else wasn't supposed to happen." It added that Chris "didn't complain, didn't explain, didn't do one more minute" before leaving, claiming: "He was 'barreling quickly, forcefully, through people to the exit doors. He kept b****ing loudly and, without a second's hesitation, stormed out — never to return."

It comes after three years since the infamous #slapgate in which actor, Will Smith, struck the comedian during the 94th Academy Awards after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

While hosting the Oscars at the time, Chris joked: "Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see you," which referred to the actress' shaved head as a result of her alopecia.

Will then leaped out of his seat in defence of his wife, walked up on stage, and slapped Chris, which left the comedian spluttering: "Wow! Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s*** out of me."

The showbiz world was stunned after the incident, for which Will as given a 10-year ban from the awards. However, he is said to have made up with Chris now, according to a pal of the pair.

The warring superstars have secretly reached a peace settlement after the infamous Oscar night slap, which shocked their legion of loyal fans.

Commenting on the shocking scenes, earlier this year, stand-up comedian, Cedric the Entertainer mused: "Both Chris and Will are able to, in hindsight, realise ‘we’ve both crossed the line and like, you know what, you good, my man? Thank you. And we'll get through it."

* The Mirror has contacted Chris' reps for comment on this story.

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