In a video clip from the event, Harvey told the audience not to waste time on “haters,” pointing out that critics are usually not as successful as the person they’re criticizing.

“You’ll never have a hater that’s doing better than you,” Harvey said. “Don’t stop what you’re doing just to argue with someone who isn’t going anywhere. Keep climbing, and don’t come down to talk to them.”

Harvey admitted that he sometimes feels like confronting his critics but chooses to rise above it. “Do I want to [respond]? Yes, because I’m human. And I’m from the streets. I used to be a fighter, and I can still throw hands. They’re slow, but if you get close enough, I can still knock you out,” he joked.

The Family Feud host added, “I may not be as fast as I used to be, but I can still pack a punch. I’d knock your short self out. I’d knock the perm right out of your hair.”

This isn’t the first time Harvey has touched on the subject. In January, he shared similar advice with his Family Feud audience. “You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. Just keep doing your thing,” he said, quoting a Bible verse from Psalms 23:5:

“‘He prepares a table in the presence of my enemies.’ I don’t need to talk to my haters—they can just turn on their TVs and see me there every day.”

Katt Williams caused a stir during his appearance on Club Shay Shay when he took shots at several fellow comedians, including Cedric The Entertainer, Michael Blackson, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and Steve Harvey. He accused Harvey of stealing the idea for The Steve Harvey Show from Mark Curry’s sitcom Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.

“The same Steve who watched Mark Curry do his show and then copied everything Mark Curry did… Now Steve has a sitcom where he’s the principal, and he wears a suit,” Williams said.

He also criticized Harvey’s acting, saying, “You couldn’t be a movie star. Out of 30,000 scripts in Hollywood each year, not one of them asks for a country guy who can’t talk well and looks like Mr. Potato Head.”

As the tension between the two comedians continues, it’s unclear if Harvey will respond directly to Williams’ claims. However, Harvey’s message of staying focused and avoiding negativity suggests he’s more interested in looking ahead than engaging in a public spat.

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Harvey, known for hosting “Family Feud,” will join Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media venture as an equity partner. 

Their first collaborative project will be a documentary-style special highlighting Harvey’s Steve Harvey Mentoring Program. 

This program, which hosts week-long camps for young men in Georgia, aims to empower them to become positive leaders in their communities and families.

The special is scheduled to air in the fall and will feature both Harvey and Dr. Phil.

In a statement, Harvey expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing his commitment to empowering individuals through entertainment. 

He highlighted the significance of mentorship in transforming lives and expressed eagerness to share this journey with viewers.

“Partnering with my good friend on such an innovative network allows me to continue my mission of empowering and inspiring individuals through entertainment,” Harvey said in a written statement.

“The docu-style special highlighting the impactful work of the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation is particularly close to my heart. 

I believe in the power of mentorship to transform lives, and look forward to sharing this journey with viewers.

The positive impact we can create together will be unlike anything seen before.”

Through their collaboration, Merit Street will focus on production, talent development, and on-air services.

Additionally, Merit Street has acquired over 300 episodes of Harvey’s syndicated talk show, “Steve,” which aired from 2017 to 2019.

Dr. Phil praised Harvey’s humor, kindness, and passion for helping others, underscoring their longstanding friendship and successful working relationship.

He also mentioned the launch of Merit Street last November and the premiere of his own show, “Dr. Phil Primetime,” on February 26th.

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