Channel Ten has confirmed it has pulled Roseanne from the TEN and ELEVEN networks following racist comments made by the show's star, Roseanne Barr.
It comes after US network ABC announced it has canned the revived series after Barr posted an offensive tweet against former Obama advisor, Valerie Jarrett.
"Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby," Barr's now-deleted tweet read.
As Ten Daily reports, a Ten spokesperson confirmed Roseanne has been removed from the network.
"Network Ten is appalled and disgusted with Ms Barr’s racist tweet and has removed Roseanne from TEN and ELEVEN, effective immediately," the spokesperson said.
Following news of the show's cancellation in the US, Barr issued an apology on Twitter, writing, "I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans.
"I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste."
I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 29, 2018
ABC made the decision to axe Roseanne despite the comeback season premiering to 18.4 million viewers.
"Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values," ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said.
"We have decided to cancel her show".
Cast and crew of Roseanne also distanced themselves from Barr's comments, including consulting producer Wanda Sykes, Sara Gilbert (who plays Darlene), Emma Kenney (Darlene's daughter) and Michael Fishman (DJ Connor)
I will not be returning to @RoseanneOnABC.
— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) May 29, 2018
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.
— sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018
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.
— sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018
I am hurt, embarrassed, and disappointed. The racist and distasteful comments from Roseanne are inexcusable.
— Emma Kenney (@EmmaRoseKenney) May 29, 2018
As I called my manager to quit working on Roseanne, I was told it was cancelled. I feel so empowered by @iamwandasykes , Channing Dungey and anyone at ABC standing up for morals and abuse of power. Bullies will NEVER win.
— Emma Kenney (@EmmaRoseKenney) May 29, 2018
— Michael Fishman (@ReelMFishman) May 29, 2018
