Leah Remini aver that she was fired fromThe Talkbecause of cohost Sharon Osbourne ’s opinion of her . On Twitter , she read , " Sharon thought me and Holly [ Robinson - Peete ] were ' ghetto . ' … We were not funny , sticky , and did n’t have intercourse ourselves . "
Warning: Some entries mention sexual assault.
Typically, a talk show ends when the host decides to retire or move on or when the network cancels it due to something like low ratings. Sometimes, however, the reasons a show comes to an end are a little more complex.
Here are 14 times talk show hosts got fired or their shows got axed:
1.In 2013, MSNBCcanceledUp Late withAlec Baldwintwo weeks after TMZ published a video of Alec Baldwin calling a photographer a gay slur.
He was ab initio freeze and apologized .
In a joint assertion , MSNBC and Alec said , " We are collectively confirming thatUp Latewill not continue on MSNBC . "
The connection added , " This is a mutual part , and we wish Alec all the best . "
2.In 2021, ESPN “parted ways” withNBA CountdownandThe Jumpanalyst Paul Pierce following an Instagram Live in which he played poker, drank, and smoked with friends and exotic dancers in violation of COVID-19 safety protocols.
Seemingly in reaction , hetweeted , " bragging Things coming soon stay tuned check that u smile # Truthshallsetufree . "
He alsotweeted , " I ca n’t lose even when I lose I ’m winning . "
3.In late 2022, theDaily Mailpublished pictures suggesting thatGMA3cohostsAmy Robachand T.J. Holmes had been allegedly having an affair. As a result, they were temporarilypulledfrom the show, and in early 2023, they were officiallyremoved.
In a financial statement , an ABC News spokesperson said , " After several fertile conversation with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes about different options , we all harmonise it ’s best for everyone that they move on from ABC News . We recognize their natural endowment and committedness over the years and are grateful for their contribution . "
ABC News president Kim Godwinreportedlysaid that , while the kinship was n’t a misdemeanor of company policy , it was separate as a " misdirection " both externally and internally .
4.In 1989,The Morton Downey Jr. Showwas officially canceled due to low ratings, butreportsalso linked it to the host’s behavior off screen. The cancellation came three months after he reportedly claimed to have been attacked by neo-Nazis in an airport bathroom. He never filed a police reported, and airports officials believed the alleged attack was a hoax.
Executive producer Bill Boggs order theWashington Post , " This is a major dashing hopes , but I ’m not surprised . We ’ve been waiting for the shoe to dismiss for hebdomad . The staff is palm it with a fantastic sense of humor . We ’ve all been on a tumbler pigeon - coaster drive without a behind belt , anyway . "
5.In 2016, NBC NewsfiredTodayhost Billy Bush after a 2005Access Hollywoodvideo leaked in which he andDonald Trumpwere caught on hot mics joking about non-consensually groping women.
At the clock time , Melania TrumptoldCNNthat the host " egged on " her husband into " boy talk . " At the second presidential debate , hedeniedhaving acted on the " locker elbow room sing . "
In astatement , Billy said , " evidently I ’m embarrassed and ashamed . It ’s no apology , but this happen 11 years ago — I was younger , less fledged , and acted unwisely in playing along . I ’m very blue . "
In 2019 , he was hired byExtra . During an early 2023 taping , hemadea intimate prank aboutKendall Jenner , which did not air .
In a financial statement , a Telepictures spokesperson toldDeadline , " As with many form of output in the amusement industry , the show ’s creative process appropriate the flexibleness to try different jape and banter . In the end , some stuff lands on the cutting room story , including remarks that may be too edgy to air on program television . "
6.In 2017, NBCfiredlongtimeTodayhost Matt Lauer after an unnamed female colleague filed a detailed complaint alleging that he began sexually harassing her during the 2014 Sochi Olympics and continued when they returned to work in New York. After her complaint, several more alleged victimscame forwardwith allegations of workplace harassment.
In astatement , he said , " There are no words to state my sorrow and regret for the pain I have cause others by tidings and actions . To the people I have wound , I am unfeignedly sorry . As I am writing this , I agnize the depth of the damage and dashing hopes I have left behind at home and at NBC . Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized , but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed . I regret that my shame is now portion out by the mass I cherish dearly . Repairing the terms will take a fate of time and soul searching , and I ’m committed to beginning that effort . It is now my full - time job . The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own distressful flaws . It ’s been humble . I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love . I give thanks them for their patience and saving grace . "
7.In 2018,Megyn Kelly Todaywascanceledafter Megyn Kelly defended the use of blackface in Halloween costumes.
During adiscussionabout some college that were ban vile Halloween costume , she said , " I have to give you a just warning , I ’m a little fired up about Halloween costumes this morning . I entail , truly , political correctness has gone murderously . There are strict rule on what you may and may not wear down by someone who thinks is the boss of you . "
Later in the episode , she pronounce , " What is antiblack ? You do get in trouble if you are a lily-white person who puts on blackface for Halloween , or a dim soul who puts on whiteface for Halloween . Back when I was a kidskin , that was OK just as long as you were dressing as a persona . "
Megyn later apologized in aninternal e-mail , write , " One of the wonderful things about my job is that I get the prospect to express and get a line a fate of popular opinion . Today is one of those years where listen cautiously to other points of eyeshot , include from Quaker and colleagues , is extend me to rethink my own views . … This is a time for more understanding , love , sensitivity and honor , and I want to be part of that . I look forward to preserve that discourse . "
The next 24-hour interval , sheapologizedto viewers on line , say , " I want to begin with two words : I ’m sorry . … I learn that given the history of blackface being used in awful ways in this country , it is not OK for that to be part of any costume , Halloween or otherwise . I have never been a PC kind of person , but I do understand the note value in being sensitive to our history , peculiarly on race and ethnicity . This preceding yr has been so painful for many hoi polloi of colour . The country feels so divided , and I have no wish to add to that pain and offense . I believe this is a time for more sympathy , more love , more sensibility and honor . give thanks you for listening and for help me heed too . "
The show was offset by the end of the week .
On theepisode , Sharon said , " Did I like everything [ Piers ] said ? Did I agree with what he say ? No . Because it ’s his opinion . It ’s not my view . … I back him for his freedom of speech , and he ’s my admirer . I ’m not racist . … I do n’t care what color or what faith anyone is . Are you a prissy person ? That ’s what I gauge you on . "
Sheryl replied , " What would you say to people who may feel that while you ’re standing by your protagonist , it appear you gave validation or good haven to something that he has uttered that is racist , even if you do n’t agree ? "
Their heated up discussion continue during an ad jailbreak .
After the time went viral , Sharon toldVarietythat she agreed to being asked about Piers , but she was " so weakened , catch off guard and stun by what [ she ] was being require and not prepared . " She said , " I ’m a heavy girl . I ’m a professional . However , CBS blindsided me . I do n’t love why they did it to me . The showrunners told me it come from executives to do this to me . "
CBS convey an internal review , whichreportedlybrought up allegations from two former cohosts . Holly Robinson - Peete allege that Sharon allege she was " too ghetto " for the show , and Leah Remini allege that she referred to cohost Julie Chen Moonves using racially charged linguistic process on a frequent footing .
Sharon abnegate all allegation . Her reps gave a statement toEntertainment Weekly , which read , " The only affair worse than a dissatisfied former employee is a disgruntled former talk show server . "
In astatement , CBS said , " The outcome of the March 10 broadcast were disconcerting to everyone involved , include the interview watching at home . As part of our review , we conclude that Sharon ’s conduct toward her co - hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our value for a respectful workplace . We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the word or blindside any of the hosts . "
Appearing onFox & Friendsa year after , Sharon said , " I was this lamb butcher that morning , and CBS traverse province . … I did n’t require that to be the end of my career , and I thought it was unjust . "
It makes sense when a host is fired due to their own bad behavior, but sometimes, the network seemingly has other reasons for letting a host go.
9.In 2012, Leah Remini alleged that she was fired fromThe Talkthe previous year because of cohost Sharon Osbourne’s opinion of her. OnTwitter, she said, “Sharon thought me and Holly [Robinson-Peete] were ‘ghetto.’ … We were not funny, awkward, and didn’t know ourselves.”
" She has the power that was given to her , " she conclude .
Then , Leahtweeted , " If someone wants me to break , they should call a lawyer and tell them what I am NOT tell the truth about . We can go from there . "
10.In 2003, MSNBCblamedits cancellation of Phil Donahue’s show,Donahue, on how expensive it was to produce. However, soon after, a leaked internal memoreportedlycalled him a “difficult public face for NBC in a time of war” because he spoke out against the US’s invasion of Iraq.
In 2013 , he toldDemocracy Now , " Well , I think what happened to me , the biggest lesson , I guess , is the — how corporate spiritualist forge our opinions and our reporting . This was a determination — my determination — the decision to release me came from far above . This was not an assistant broadcast theatre director who adjudicate to separate me from MSNBC . They were terrorize of the antiwar vox . And that is not an overstatement . Antiwar voices were not popular . And if you ’re General Electric , you for certain do n’t need an antiwar voice on a cable channel that you own ; Donald Rumsfeld is your big client . So , by the way , I had to have two conservatives on for every liberal . I could have Richard Perle on alone , but I could n’t have Dennis Kucinich on alone . I was considered two liberals . It really is funny almost , when you look back on how — how the management was just frozen by the antiwar spokesperson . We were scolds . We were n’t loyal . American masses disagree with us . And we were n’t good for occupation . "
11.Sally Jessy Raphael felt thatSally"went downhill" after NBC Universal “got a hold of it, [and it became a] ‘Who’s your baby mama?’ type of show.” On theRaised by Rickipodcast, she said, “NBC Universal ownedJerry [Springer], Maury [Povich] and me — and I’m the one who wouldn’t do the [most exploitative topics] so they let me go.”
She continued , " Not only did n’t I have a say , but let me tell you how bad this was . I had 250 employees … and I told them , because I was told by the company … we were going to be renewed and everything was fine . Then they ring me in one day … and separate me , ' No , we ’re not continuing the show . You ’re off . ' I had to call the 250 people together … and say , ' I ’m terribly pitiful . I do n’t have it away if you ’ll believe me , but I was lied to . ' And that was the end of that . "
12.WhenLopez Tonightwas canceled in 2011, TBS reportedly only gave George Lopez two days notice. He toldHuffPostLive, “I don’t think TBS wanted that show, I don’t think they wanted that demographic.”
He also attributed the show ’s cancellation to the connection ’s involuntariness to take peril when trying to bring in a later - Nox audience .
However , he had no regrets about the show . He said , " The show was on two years , you desire to talk about failure , do two hebdomad and get canceled . I do n’t consider it a failure . I had a great band , I had a lot of dandy guests , and a batch of not bad memory . "
13.In 2017, NBC canceledToday’s Taketo make room forMegyn Kelly Today. On her own talk show,Tamron Hall, she said, “I go into work one day. I left fired. ‘Demoted’ I guess is what they called it. I called it fired.”
" in spite of appearance , I was falling apart . I had worked since I was 14 , " she said .
Shechoseto leave NBC .
14.And finally, the moment Tamar Braxton wasfiredfromThe Realin 2016 was caught on camera for her reality showBraxton Family Values. In theclip, she said, “I’m so humiliated. … I know everybody’s gonna think it’s something I did or ‘this lady, she’s got a big mouth’ or…I don’t know, it’s just not right.”
OnWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenin 2019 , she speak rumors that one of her cohosts got her enkindle . She said , " It has been read , but I do n’t know for sure . I know for certain I ’m not gon na go on a press tour like some other the great unwashed have . But at this item in my biography , I ’m past that . I like everybody well . "
The class prior , her former cohosts addressed her firing onThe Breakfast Club .
Loni Love allege , " I believe she ’s mortified , she know the Sojourner Truth . If you do n’t like us , if you think we had you fired , why would you sit with us when we all got nominated for an Emmy ? "
She also alleged that she was told about an close , unedited clip fromBraxton Family Valueswhere Vincent Herbert , Tamar ’s then - hubby / manager , told her the cohosts were " jealous " of her .
Loni continue , " We all loved her . We were all together with her … we endure her , nobody was jealous . … Something happened and [ Vincent ] cognize what happened . He ’s trying to economize expression , I trust , because he knows that something had bump with him and Tamar . "
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