‘Roseanne’ Cast Reacts to Reboot Cancellation After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Tweet

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‘Roseanne’ Cast Reacts to Reboot Cancellation After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Tweet

The cast of Roseanne took to social media to react to the news that ABC had canceled the reboot on May 29 after star and cocreator Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet. In the since-deleted tweet, the 65-year-old actress called Valerie Jarrett, an ex-adviser to former president Barack Obama, the offspring of “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes.” She later apologized, tweeting that her “joke was in bad taste.” But hours later, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey announced in a statement, “Roseanne’s Twitter is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel our show.” See John Goodman, Sara Gilbert and more cast members’ reactions below.

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‘Roseanne’ Cast Reacts to Reboot Cancellation After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Tweet

The cast of Roseanne took to social media to react to the news that ABC had canceled the reboot on May 29 after star and cocreator Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet. In the since-deleted tweet, the 65-year-old actress called Valerie Jarrett, an ex-adviser to former president Barack Obama, the offspring of “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes.” She later apologized, tweeting that her “joke was in bad taste.” But hours later, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey announced in a statement, “Roseanne’s Twitter is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel our show.” See John Goodman, Sara Gilbert and more cast members’ reactions below.

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John Goodman

"I wasn't gonna get an Emmy anyway. I've been up there [11] times already, and if I didn't get one I'm not gonna get one," the actor, who played Dan Conner, said in a video obtained by Entertainment Tonight on May 30, noting that he’d "rather say nothing than to cause more trouble." When asked if he’s heard about a possible spin-off without Barr, he replied, "Then you've heard more than I have."

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Sara Gilbert

“I would like to say that this has been a very difficult week,” Gilbert, who played Darlene Conner, said on The Talk on June 4. “A lot of people have been hurt by this. I will say I am proud of the show we made. The show has always been about love, diversity and inclusion, and it’s sad to see it end in this way. I am sad for the people who lost their jobs in the process. However, I do stand behind the decision that ABC made.”

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Lecy Goranson

“Devastated by the cancellation of @RoseanneOnABC,” the actress, who played Becky Conner, tweeted on May 30. “But more devastating are the effects of hate speech and racism on individuals and society. Thank you for your support. And, in the spirit of our amazing crew, spread love not hate!”

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Michael Fishman

“Today is one of the hardest in my life. I feel devastated, not for the end of the Roseanne show, but for all those who poured their hearts and souls into our jobs, and the audience that welcomed us into their homes,” Fishman, who played D.J. Conner, tweeted on May 29. “Our cast, crew, writers and production staff strived for inclusiveness, with numerous storylines designed to reflect inclusiveness. The words of one person do not exemplify the thinking of all involved.”

He continued, “I condemn these statements vehemently. They are reprehensible and intolerable, contrdicting [sic] my beliefs and outlook on life and society. … We must stand up against; bias, hatred, bigotry and ignorance to make society a better place for all.”

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Emma Kenney

“I am hurt, embarrassed and disappointed. The racist and distasteful comments from Roseanne are inexcusable,” Kenney, who played Harris Conner-Healy, tweeted on May 29. “As I called my manager to quit working on Roseanne, I found out that the show got cancelled. I feel so empowered by @iamwandasykes, Channing Dungey and those at ABC standing up against abuse of power and lack of values. Bullies do not win. Ever.”