Ticket sales for Chris Rock stand-up tour increase after Will Smith altercation

Ticket sales for Chris Rock’s stand-up tour increase following Oscars altercation (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Ticket sales for Chris Rock’s stand up comedy shows have reportedly increased “dramatically” following the Oscars altercation with Will Smith, which the comedian is yet to comment publicly on.

Sales increased by more than 25 times in the 48 hours since the incident, according to US ticket seller StubHub.