Jack Black has made a shock announcement about the future of his band Tenacious D, after their Australian and New Zealand tour was cancelled last month.
The School of Rock star, 54, was forced to scrap his Spicy Meat Ball Tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made an unsavoury joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, Black shared an update about the musical act after telling fans future creative plans were on hold.
‘I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D,’ he told Entertainment Tonight.
‘Everybody takes a break sometimes. We’ll be back,’ he added.
Tenacious D was on stage in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, July 14 when Black brought out a birthday cake for bandmate Kyle Gass and asked him to make a wish.
Gass replied: ‘Don’t miss Trump next time.’
The crowd mostly responded with cheering and laughing, with just a few disappointed reactions.
Jack Black (pictured) has made a shock announcement about the future of his band Tenacious D, after their Australian and New Zealand tour was cancelled last month
The School of Rock star, 54, was forced to scrap his Spicy Meat Ball Tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made an unsavoury joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
However, Gass was heavily criticised over the remark.
He later issued a statement on social media, writing: ‘The line I improvised onstage in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
‘I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone.
‘What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.’
Black and Gass cancelled their band’s six remaining tour dates across Australia and New Zealand and later said their future creative plans were on hold.
‘I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D,’ he told Entertainment Tonight . ‘Everybody takes a break sometimes. We’ll be back,’ he added
Gass’ comments prompted divisive reactions online, with Kyle Sandilands banning Tenacious D from his radio show for life in light of the comment.
Speaking on The Kyle & Jackie O show, radio host Sandilands said: ‘So, that guy wishes death on Trump. A note to our talent bookers, I will not be participating in any future Tenacious D interviews.
‘Someone wishing someone dead that nearly got assassinated, all jokes aside, it’s too much for me. Anyone who wishes someone else dead, legit is just a piece of s**t.’