Comedian Jeff Ross proved the show must go on—even if it follows an emergency room visit. The roast master shared his recent brush with a surprise allergic reaction after indulging in Burata ice cream post-performance in Mill Valley, California.
🍦 “Roast Me” Goes Literal
Ross, best known for his savage wit on Comedy Central’s Roasts and Netflix’s 2024 The Roast of Tom Brady, took to Instagram with a swollen lip and a caption:
“ROAST ME. TONIGHT’S SHOW NEAR SAN FRANCISCO MUST GO ON!”
He recalled his fun opening night of his one-man show Take a Banana for the Ride at the Throckmorton Theatre, where he celebrated with the ice cream treat—courtesy of a local restaurant owner. But what followed was no joke.
🚨 First-Ever Allergy Scare
“It was delicious. Seriously yummy. But my lips blew up and I spent the entire night in the ER,” he said.
Ross added that it was his first allergic reaction ever, which is “remarkable” given his usual carefree eating habits.
👏 ER Staff Lightly Roasted Him Back
The comic thanked MarinHealth Medical Center’s overnight staff for “only roasting me lightly” and cracked that despite “looking like Mickey Rourke at the end of The Wrestler“, he’d be back on stage that very evening.
🎭 The Show Goes On
Despite the unexpected hospital visit, Ross didn’t cancel. His photo—lip dramatically swollen—was even reposted on Throckmorton Theatre’s Instagram Stories with the cheeky caption:
“Don’t mind how @therealjeffreyross looks, it’s worse than it is.“
🎤 Upcoming Tour Notes
Ross is currently touring with his new one-man show, Take a Banana for the Ride, which blends personal storytelling with his signature humor. Based on his ER comeback, fans can safely assume he’s not missing a beat—even if his lips are!
Moral of the story? If you’re gonna risk a new dessert, make sure your punchlines—and your EpiPen—are within reach.