In an explosive new interview, comedy veteran Roseanne Barr has unleashed a torrent of criticism against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and ABC network executives, accusing them of hypocrisy and betrayal following the controversial cancellation of her hit show's revival.
The 71-year-old actress didn't hold back during the candid discussion, suggesting that Kimmel's own controversial past should have received similar scrutiny to the tweet that ended her career comeback. "He's done blackface repeatedly," Barr claimed, pointing to what she perceives as a double standard in the entertainment industry.
The Tweet That Ended It All
Barr's return to television came to an abrupt halt in 2018 after she posted a racially insensitive tweet about Valerie Jarrett, former advisor to Barack Obama. The network immediately cancelled her show's revival, which had been a ratings success, ultimately rebooting it as "The Conners" without Barr's involvement.
"They could have had me make a public apology, do anything," Barr lamented, expressing frustration that ABC chose to sever ties completely rather than work through the controversy.
A Bitter Legacy
The comedian revealed the deep personal and financial impact of the cancellation, estimating the loss at "$50 million to $100 million." More painfully, she described being excluded from the show that bore her name and character, watching from the sidelines as her television family continued without her.
Barr's comments highlight the ongoing tensions in an industry grappling with accountability and second chances. Her pointed criticism of Kimmel specifically targets what she sees as inconsistent application of consequences for past behavior.
The interview provides a raw look at the aftermath of one of television's most dramatic cancellations, revealing unresolved wounds and a star who feels unjustly treated by the network that once welcomed her back with open arms.
