Report: Comedy Central plans irk Chappelle

DAYTON (AP) -- Comedian Dave Chappelle says he may not return to his hit Comedy Central show if the cable network goes through with plans to air new episodes from material he filmed before leaving the series.
"I feel like it's kind of a bully move," Chappelle told the Dayton Daily News. "That's just how I feel about it. I don't know if that's the case. But if people don't watch it, then I'd be more than happy."
In May, Chappelle stunned his fans and the entertainment industry by skipping out on a $50 million contract and leaving "Chappelle's Show" in midproduction. He spent two weeks in South Africa before returning home to his farm near Yellow Springs. He has since resumed performing live standup.
Chappelle said his possible return to "Chappelle's Show" is still up in the air.
"But I think if they air that stuff, I can't see how I'm going to be able to," he told the Daily News. "That will damage our relationship."
Comedy Central has said in the past it plans to air the material, but wouldn't comment on any current specific plans.