Gabrielle Union reportedly fired from ‘America’s Got Talent’ for speaking out against

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Gabrielle Union reportedly fired from ‘America’s Got Talent’ for speaking out against Racism, Sexism and more








American actress, Gabrielle Union-Wade has reportedly been fired from ‘America’s Got Talent.’
 
According to reports from LoveBScott, the 47-year-old actress who used to be a judge on the show was fired for speaking up about ‘problematic’ situations, including racism, sexism, and many more.
 
NBC sources told lovebscott.com that “[Gabrielle’s] contract was not renewed after being the #1 talent on the show, NBC and network TV. She set the record for her Golden Buzzer. They only replace the women and blacks at Simon’s whim. She wouldn’t walk away from $12 million because she’s ‘busy.’ Based on weekly interactions on social media, by the time AGT finale aired Gabrielle was the #1 talent on network TV for 2019. Why not pick up someone’s option in extreme success?”
 
The report also claimed that Gabrielle Union was fired from the program alongside her fellow Judge Julianne Hough.
 
The NBC sources continued: “Social media engagement is the new measuring stick for talent and Simon isn’t on social media. Juliane and Gabrielle were both way higher ranked/engaged than Howie. The idea the network wants to ‘switch things up’ only applies to women and Black folks.
 
The NBC insiders added that Gabrielle’s firing is merely a continuation of their problematic tendencies.
 
“Let’s just say they didn’t start the racism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia etc. in season 14. They were quite comfortable with it all by the time Gabrielle got there. Remember Nick said ‘NBC stands for N*gga Be Careful.'”
 
This comes two years after Nick Cannon took to Facebook to announce that he was ‘threatened with termination by executives’ after he made a racial joke about NBC on his Showtime stand-up special. He later quit his job as host of ‘America’s Got talent,’ saying “My soul won’t allow me to be in business with corporations that attempt to frown on freedom of speech, censor artists, and question cultural choices.”
 
 

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"Don’t be the happy negro" Gabrielle Union advises women to speak out even if it gets them fired amid AGT drama







Gabrielle Union has encouraged women, especially women of colour, to speak out against discrimination, even if it gets them fired.
 
The actress, who was allegedly fired from America’s Got Talent for speaking out against "toxic culture" behind the scenes on the show, urged her fans to not "be the happy negro".
 
While speaking at a female empowerment and inclusivity panel this week the 47-year-old actress said, according to Variety:
 

Don’t be the happy negro that does the bidding of the status quo because you’re afraid. Don’t allow them to call you angry when someone else is called passionate. It’s terrifying. There’s a solid chance you’ll lose your job … I speak from experience

 
She added:
 

Do your best because corporations want global dollars. Do your best to try to hold the door open and hold people responsible. Yeah, I’m asking you to do the impossible … I’m fully aware that job loss is on the table … but if you’re not doing it, nobody is.

 
Earlier this month, Union met with NBC representatives for a five-hour meeting, in order to push for "real change" on the show.
 
Following the meeting, she tweeted: "We had a lengthy 5-hour, and what I thought to be, productive meeting yesterday. I was able to, again, express my unfiltered truth. I led with transparency and my desire and hope for real change."
 
Following the claims, NBC has promised to make a "further investigation" into Gabrielle’s complaints.
 
They said in a statement: "The initial conversation was candid and productive.
 
"While there will be a further investigation to get a deeper understanding of the facts, we are working with Gabrielle to come to a positive resolution."
 
The broadcaster reportedly plans to bring in an independent investigator to probe the show and AGT creator Simon Cowell, who will likely be asked to switch things up.
 
A source said: "The ball is in NBC’s court to see if they can get Cowell to agree to make some changes to the way things are done on the show."
 
After Gabrielle Union left the show, America’s Got Talent released a statement to address the drama and stated they were in contact with Gabrielle and her team.
 
The statement said: "We remain committed to ensuring a respectful workplace for all employees and take very seriously any questions about workplace culture.
 
"We are working with Ms. Union through her representatives to hear more about her concerns, following which we will take whatever next steps may be appropriate."
 
It comes after Gabrielle publicly reached out to Orlando Jones after he claimed that he was fired by the same production company behind America's Got Talent. Orlando alleged on social media that he was let go from the Starz show, American Gods, because his character Mr Nancy sends "the wrong message for black America" and was dropped from the series ahead of season three.
 
Gabrielle reached out to Orlando on Twitter and invited him to talk, writing: "Ohhhhhhhhhhh let’s chat my friend."