Mel Gibson & Tyrus Roast Gavin Newsom: Hollywood Chaos Meets Political Failure in California’s Wildfire Crisis

California is burning—literally and figuratively. And while Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass scramble to manage wildfires and civil unrest, Hollywood isn’t sitting quietly. In a wild, headline-grabbing roast, Mel Gibson and former wrestler Tyrus teamed up to expose what they call the epic incompetence and empty showmanship of California’s top leaders.

The Roast Begins: Newsom’s Leadership Under Fire
Newsom’s handling of the Los Angeles wildfires has drawn sharp criticism. Gibson, never one to hold back, likened Newsom’s crisis management to “negotiating with a deaf prostitute”—awkward, pointless, and doomed to fail. Tyrus, fresh from WWE Smackdown, added muscle to the takedown, turning the governor into the unwitting star of a political roast.

Hollywood vs. Sacramento: When Icons Attack
It’s not just politicians calling out Newsom. Gibson, a bona fide Hollywood legend, and Tyrus, a pundit who doesn’t care for nonsense, joined forces to deliver a savage “dear John letter” to California’s leadership. Their message: enough is enough. For too long, Newsom and Bass have hidden behind polished speeches and perfect hair while California’s problems multiply.

A State in Crisis: The Reality Behind the Glamour
While Newsom tries to play the strong leader—eyeing a presidential run in three years—Gibson and Tyrus see through the act. Homelessness surges, wildfires rage, and basic necessities like deodorant are locked up in pharmacies. Starbucks closes locations near tent encampments, and the streets look more like a dystopian Netflix set than the Golden State.

Gibson’s Hollywood Perspective: Villains and Charlatans
Gibson, who’s played some of cinema’s most memorable villains, called Newsom’s political persona “more cartoonish than any character I’ve ever played.” Tyrus, meanwhile, dubbed Newsom a “hair gel catastrophe,” mocking his obsession with image over substance. The duo’s relentless jabs turn Newsom’s presidential ambitions into a running joke.

The Fallout: Viral Moments and Public Outrage
Their roast didn’t just stay in the studio—it exploded on social media and national TV, with Newsom’s wildfire approval rating plummeting to just 30%. Gibson’s blunt Hollywood instincts and Tyrus’s comic timing exposed Newsom as a “designer handbag—stylish outside, fragile inside.” The governor’s highlight reel? Rolling blackouts, soaring rents, and rising crime, all hidden behind a camera-ready smile.

The Big Question: Why Are Newsom and Bass Still in Office?
As Gibson and Tyrus point out, California’s leadership has become a punchline, but the consequences are real. “How much more of their destructive decision-making masquerading as leadership are we going to tolerate?” Gibson asks. It’s time, they argue, to put power back in the hands of competent leaders who actually protect the people and the way of life California was meant to offer.

The Final Act: Style vs. Substance
In the end, Gibson and Tyrus didn’t just mock Newsom—they dismantled his mystique. The roast turned his presidential rehearsal into a blooper reel, leaving him as the joke instead of the leading man. Their timing was perfect, their critique savage, and their message clear: California deserves better.

Is it time for a leadership change in California? Or will the state keep running on style over substance? Join the conversation below—because this roast is far from over.