Regina Hall’s Covid jokes at the Oscars 2022 split opinion as viewers weighed in on social media. Among those sharing their views was Piers Morgan, who thought if a man had presented it then they would “be cancelled”.

The moment saw Regina joking that some stars needed to go and get “Covid tested” backstage.

Among those that she called out were Simu Liu and Timothée Chalamet.

She also called on Will Smith to come up as well, which he jokingly refused to do.

She then patted down Ethan Hawke as he came on to present an award, in what she quipped was a “Covid pat down”.

Keith Lyle wrote: “This bit Regina Hall is doing on the #Oscars is actually sexual harassment.

“I know a woman is doing it, and there’s irony, which is a 2nd layer of comedy. But it’s probably not the best bit to do in this environment. I’m sure there will be a backlash about it.”

However, others were supportive of the star, saying she was smashing her hosting gig.

Jarett Wieselman added: “Regina Hall has low-key been one of the funniest women in Hollywood for nearly 25 years.