Friday 13 March 2015

Kathy Griffin Quits Fashion Police, Blames It On The Show's Creative Direction

She's out: Griffin announced via Twitter that she's quitting Fashion Police after seven episodes due to the 'creative direction of the show'

How sad! Days after co-host Kelly Osbourne quit the show following Giuliana's alleged racist comments on Zendaya's Oscar hair, comedienne Kathy Griffin who stepped in to replace Late Comedienne host, Joan Rivers, has also quit the show.
She took to twitter to explain how her style and creative standards differ from that of the E! creative directors. Some Hollywood celebrities, led by Kelly Osbourne, applauded her actions and reassured her of their respect and support for what she believes in. Read her statement below and the tweets from her friends:
What she said: The 54-year-old comedienne wrote a lengthy letter explaining her decision

Glee star Jane Lynch described Griffin as 'My brave and courageous friend,' adding: 'You're one classy dame. Onward and upward.'
And Parks And Recreation's Aubrey plaza Tweeted: 'I have so much respect for Kathy Griffin. Cheers for doing what you think is right. She is my hero.'
Actress Kristen Chenoweth Tweeted the star directly, saying: '@kathygriffin Gurl. I read your statement. Thanks for being WHO YOU ARE. Can't wait to work together on your chapter? You're every woman.'

All ears: Lena Dunham posted a TBT shot of Griffin who 'bravely saying enough is enough to intolerance of all kinds on television'

You go Gurl: Jane Lynch, Wendy Williams and Kristin Chenoweth immediately got behind Kathy's decision

Among Kathy's other many supporters were chat show host Wendy Williams, who posted: 'I adore YOU and all YOU do!! xox'; while actress Alexandra Wentworth told her 'You go funny lady'; and Rosie O'Donnell simply said 'Proud of U!!!'

Comedian Billy Eichner saw the funny side, tweeting: 'I love Kathy and I've seen every episode of Fashion Police but somewhere Joan Rivers is cackling', before following it up with: 'THOU SHALL NEVER CROSS THE ALMIGHTY ZENDAYA AND LIVE TO TELL THE TALE! #FashionPolice.'

Fellow comedienne Margaret Cho meanwhile saw it as an opportunity to throw her own hat in the ring, calling for a new version of the show called Fashion Police: Special Victims Unit.

'She is my hero': Aubrey Plaza of Parks And Recreation fame said she has 'so much respect' for the comedienne

Support: Rosie O'Donnell said she was proud of Kathy's decision

Not everybody was impressed with Kathy's decision, however. Mail Online Editor At Large Piers Morgan Tweeted: 'Kathy Griffin's quit Fashion Police because she doesn't like their mean humour? Ironically, one of the few times she's ever made me laugh.
'This is the same Kathy Griffin whose whole career has been predicated on b****ing about people and being mean, right? #HypocritePolice,' he added.


Seeing the funny side: Billy Eichner and Margaret Cho cracked jokes about Kathy's exit 

Hyprocrite?: However Piers Morgan wasn't impressed, saying the star's career 'has been predicated on b****ing about people'
I'm sure Joan Rivers just turned in her grave and rolled her eyes, Kathy is not even funny to me, anyways good luck to them and the show. We await the new hosts! Soldier go, soldier come, that is life!

Second exit: Kathy is the second person to quit Fashion Police as Kelly Osbourne, second from left, previously revealed she was leaving the series to pursue other projects

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