Washington, Jan. 27 -- Timothee Chalamet has sparked controversy following a "disrespectful" joke about late US President Jimmy Carter during his Saturday Night Live appearance.

The 29-year-old actor faced criticism after making an ill remark about the former US President during a workout sketch, as per Page Six.

Chalamet, playing a bungee instructor named Nathaniel Latrine, led a workout session with cast members Heidi Gardner and Michael Longfellow.

The sketch involved a series of physical exercises mimicking flying and swimming, before Chalamet shouted, "Jimmy Carter!" The joke, intended to be comedic, had Chalamet and the rest of the class drop lifeless while suspended by their bungee cords.

The moment immediately drew gasps from ...