on social media, wallenda's prominent display of his faith was the most popular topic. conservative talk show host dana loesch tweeted "evangelism via entertainment on a tightrope and a major cable network. brilliant." in contrast comedian and noted atheist ricky gervais poked fun saying "well done jesus for getting that bloke across the grand canyon safely. i bet he feels silly for wasting so much time practicing now." actor dean norris remarked "regardless of religious belief or not,feel little happier bout life then had #wallenda kept saying thank you nihilists, life is meaningless." interviewing joel osteen after wallenda's walk, piers morgan called the event "an advertisement for the power of prayer and christianity in america".