Gabrielle Union was unceremoniously fired from America’s Got Talent after speaking out against “problematic” racism and sexism on the show.
The story was first reported by lovebscott.com. Gabrielle Union, 47, was let go from America’s Got Talent and, according to B. Scott, there’s apparently a lot more to the story than what was officially announced.
NBC sources tell lovebscott.com exclusively that Union’s termination came as a result of her speaking out about “problematic” situations on the set. A source tells lovebscott.com there were racist and sexist situations on the set.
“[Gabrielle’s] contract was not renewed after being the #1 talent on the show, NBC and network TV,” the source tells B. Scott.
“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?”
NBC reportedly fired Union to switch things up on the show. The NBC sources continue:
“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. Nick Cannon wasn’t crazy. He walked away from 8-figures over how [AGT] operates.”
