Eric Andre: Comedian Eric Andre claims he was racially discriminated against and humiliated at Melbourne airport – Global News (Trending Perfect)

American comedian And the actor Eric Andre He claimed he was racially profiled and searched by police dogs after being “pulled out of a line” at Melbourne AirportAndre shared his experience on Instagram and also posted a video on X after travelling from New York to Los Angeles and then on to Melbourne and Brisbane. He expressed his concern for black, brown and indigenous travellers passing through airport.

Andre recounted his ordeal, saying he was “pulled out of a queue and put in a special line in Melbourne where a dog just bit him.” He stressed that this was not an isolated incident, saying: “It’s one of many times I’ve been racially discriminated against at the airport.” He urged people of colour to be vigilant when travelling through Melbourne Airport, especially through Qantas International Via station number 2.
According to 9news, the comedian announced his intention to consult… Discrimination Attorney Regarding the incident and requesting information on the racial demographics of passengers who were subjected to additional penalties. Security checksAndre has said he would not travel alone through Melbourne Airport in the future due to security concerns.
“I don’t want to be humiliated or racially discriminated against at these airports anymore,” he said. “I don’t want to have to cut my hair and wear a three-piece suit to be treated like a first-class citizen. No one should make me feel unacceptable just by entering a country. Shame on the people at Melbourne Airport who are subjected to this ridiculous procedure. I doubt this would make a safer world for anyone in Melbourne or Australia.”
Melbourne Airport did not immediately respond to requests for comment from 9news. However, an airport spokesperson responded to Andre’s Instagram post, saying the airport was investigating his claims.
The comment read: “Melbourne Airport does not tolerate racism in any form. We are following up on your complaint with the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, who are responsible for processing all international arrivals at Melbourne Airport and other Australian international gateways. Melbourne Airport is proud to be the gateway to one of the most multicultural cities in the world. We welcome all passengers to Melbourne and expect everyone to be treated equally.”
Andre's claims racial identification But this isn’t new. In 2022, he and fellow comedian Clayton English sued an Atlanta airport, alleging racial discrimination. The case was dismissed, but they are now appealing the decision.