Why was Roseann canceled
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1. Summary of the results
The analyses from various sources confirm that the show "Roseanne" was canceled due to Roseanne Barr's racist tweets, specifically a comment referring to Valerie Jarrett as the offspring of the 'Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes' [1] [2]. The tweet was widely condemned, with ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey stating that the comment was 'abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values' [3] [2]. Roseanne Barr attempted to apologize for her tweet, stating she 'wish[ed she] worded it better' and that she is 'not a bigot' [4], and also tearfully apologized, stating that she 'horribly regret[s] it' and that she has 'made herself a hate magnet' [5]. The cancellation of the show was a result of the backlash from the tweet, with ABC stating that the comment was inconsistent with their values [3] [2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources provide additional context, including Roseanne Barr's attempt to blame her racist tweet on 'ambien tweeting' [6], and the reaction of various individuals, including President Donald Trump, who broke his silence on the issue by tweeting about ABC's treatment of him [6]. Other sources report that Roseanne Barr blamed her co-star Sara Gilbert for the show's cancellation, stating that Gilbert's reaction to her tweet 'destroyed' the show and her life [7]. However, Gilbert stated that Barr's comments were 'abhorrent' and did not reflect the beliefs of the cast and crew [7]. It is also worth noting that some sources mention that ABC asked Roseanne Barr to leave Twitter after the incident if they were to keep working with her [5]. The diversity of opinions and reactions to the tweet and the show's cancellation highlights the complexity of the issue, with some sources focusing on the racist nature of the tweet [1] [2], while others provide more context and alternative viewpoints [6] [5] [7].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement asks why "Roseann" was canceled, without providing any context or information about the circumstances surrounding the cancellation. This lack of context may lead to misinformation or bias, as some sources may focus on certain aspects of the story while omitting others. For example, some sources may emphasize Roseanne Barr's apology and attempts to explain her tweet [4] [5], while others may focus on the racist nature of the tweet and the backlash that followed [1] [2]. The ABC network and its executives may benefit from the framing of the story as a response to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet, as it allows them to distance themselves from the controversy and emphasize their commitment to diversity and inclusivity [3] [2]. On the other hand, Roseanne Barr and her supporters may benefit from the framing of the story as an overreaction to a single tweet, or as a result of a conspiracy against her [6] [7].