Williams also brought up the recent criticism regarding a comment made by Chris during a segment with Lemon on March 6 (via USA Today). Chris was singing the lyrics to the 1970s sitcom Good Times, and when asked by Lemon how he knew the lyrics Chris replied: "You know I'm Black on the inside." This garnered major backlash on social media, which Lemon discussed with Williams. "I'm not discounting however you want to feel about that comment, it depends on who it came from," he said. "If it comes from someone who is a bigot, or someone who is making fun of people of color, then I would understand that."

Lemon went on to explain that Chris was "joking around" and that's the way they talk to each other in person. "Perhaps on television, it may have been a little shocking." Lemon reiterated this sentiment in an interview with USA Today, explaining "Chris is my friend, I know his heart, I know where he's coming from, and I know that it was a joke amongst friends."