Nikki Glaser Explains How She Used Her Fame To Help a Fan Get Revenge on an Ex

NikkiGlaser reveals her favorite part about being famous.

Netflix recently posted a clip on social media from Glaser's episode on The Pete Davidson Show. The comedian explained that a fan recently wrote to her asking for help getting back at an ex.

The fan told Glaser that she found out her boyfriend was dating three other girls. She knew he was a big fan and requested the Comedy Central Roast icon to like her most recent social media photo, because "it'll devastate him."

Glaser said, "So not only did I like it, I was like, 'Girl, drop the ab routine.'"

The 42-year-old enjoyed using her celebrity status to help out a fan.

"It felt like, this is what's cool about being famous," she said. "This has honestly made my day. Thank you."

The clip has quickly circulated on both Instagram and TikTok. It resonated with viewers, many of whom applauded Glaser's use of fame to help out a fan.

Glaser spoke about this experience on the most recent episode of The Pete Davidson Show, airing on May 29. The Netflix video podcast premiered earlier this year on January 30. According to the streaming platform, the show follows "Comedian Pete Davidson welcomes friends and famous faces for an intimate weekly hangout at the most exclusive venue in New York - his garage."

Glaser appeared on the show soon after her fifth comedy special, Good Girl, which premiered on April 24. The comedian is currently on tour across Europe and North America.

The Emmy-, Grammy-, and Golden Globe-nominated comedian is known for her stand-up comedy and hosting reality dating shows, including Blind Date (2019) and FBoy Island (2021–present). She broke the record for largest streaming audience in HBO Max history with her 2024 comedy special, Someday You'll Die. The comedian also became the first solo woman to host the Golden Globes.

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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM.