Roseanne Barr's Response to a Fan's Call for Fox to Revive the Show
It appears that not everyone is thrilled with ABC's decision to cancel the Roseanne reboot after Roseanne Barr's controversial tweet about President Barack Obama's former Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. On May 29, a fervent supporter of the show took to Twitter to implore Fox to pick up the series. Roseanne herself quickly responded, but her reply might not have been what the fan expected.
Twitter user Oliver McGee posted, "Retweet if YOU WANT @FOXTV to pick up my friend @therealroseanne’s Hit Show! #FreedomOfSpeech #1A @FoxNews @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @seanhannity @HappeningNow @kanyewest #FreeThinker." In response, the 65-year-old actress simply replied, "No, but thanks for your support!" This brief exchange highlights the ongoing conversation around the show's cancellation and the support it still garners.
no, but thanks for your support!
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Could Fox Be the Next Home for Roseanne?
If Fox were to take on the production of new episodes of Roseanne, it wouldn't be unprecedented. The network has a history of reviving series that ABC has previously canceled. For instance, after Tim Allen's sitcom Last Man Standing was axed by ABC in May 2017 after six seasons, Fox stepped in and picked up the show for a seventh season, set to premiere in fall 2018. This precedent raises the question: Could Roseanne be the next series to receive a second chance on Fox?
The Fallout from Roseanne's Controversial Tweet
Roseanne was abruptly canceled after just one reboot season on ABC on May 29, following Roseanne's racially charged tweet. In a statement, ABC President Channing Dungey expressed the network's stance: "Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant, and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show." This decision was met with a mix of reactions, from agreement with ABC's choice to disappointment among fans who loved the show.
Co-Stars Speak Out Amidst the Controversy
In the wake of the show's sudden cancellation, several of Roseanne's co-stars took to social media to voice their thoughts. Actress and executive producer Sara Gilbert wrote, "Roseanne’s recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and so much more, are abhorrent and do not reflect the beliefs of our cast and crew or anyone associated with our show. I am disappointed in her actions to say the least. This is incredibly sad and difficult for all of us, as we’ve created a show that we believe in, are proud of, and that audiences love — one that is separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member." Gilbert's statement underscores the complex emotions surrounding the show's demise.
