{"id":50116,"date":"2019-12-04T15:39:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T12:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nasimword.ir\/?p=50116"},"modified":"2019-12-04T15:39:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T12:09:29","slug":"jay-leno-breaks-silence-on-gabrielle-unions-agt-firing-after-allegedly-objecting-to-his-joke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nasimword.ir\/?p=50116&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Jay Leno Breaks Silence on Gabrielle Union’s AGT Firing After Allegedly Objecting to His Joke"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jay Leno says has no hard feelings toward Gabrielle Union.<\/p>\n

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The comedian spoke out about Union\u2019s grievances with America\u2019s Got Talent after her controversial departure, which reportedly involved her being offended about a joke he made.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love Gabrielle Union. She\u2019s a great girl. I really enjoyed working with her,\u201d he told TMZ. \u201cShe\u2019s really good.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked if she was treated fairly on the hit competition series, Leno said, \u201cI don\u2019t know \u2026 but I think she\u2019s a great girl.\u201d<\/p>\n

News broke on Nov. 22 that Union and\u00a0Julianne Hough\u00a0\u2014 who joined the season 14\u00a0AGT\u00a0<\/em>judging panel in February, replacing Mel B and\u00a0Heidi Klum\u00a0\u2014\u00a0would not be returning\u00a0for the show\u2019s 15th season.\u00a0A day later, a report by\u00a0Variety<\/em>\u00a0claimed that while working on the show, Union had expressed concerns over racially insensitive situations during her time as a judge, including a joke Leno allegedly made during a stint as a guest judge that was later edited out of the episode.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Variety,<\/em>\u00a0Leno allegedly joked about a painting on the wall that featured\u00a0Simon Cowell\u00a0\u2014 who serves as a judge and executive producer \u2014 surrounded by his dogs. Sources on the series told the outlet he joked the dogs looked like something one would find \u201con the menu at a Korean restaurant,\u201d alluding to the stereotype that all Asian people eat dog meat.<\/p>\n

Multiple people who were on set during the joke,\u00a0Variety\u00a0<\/em>reported, including one Asian staffer, were offended and made uncomfortable by it.<\/p>\n

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Union also soon learned of the joke and allegedly urged producers to report the joke to NBC\u2019s human resources department in an effort to bring awareness to the problematic issue, three sources told Variety. Despite her push, several insiders told the outlet that it was never addressed by HR. It was eventually cut by producers from the Aug. 6 episode.<\/p>\n

Representatives for Hough, Union, and Leno have not responded to PEOPLE\u2019s requests for comment.<\/p>\n

Syco Entertainment, NBC and Fremantle said in a statement to PEOPLE on Sunday: \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with racial insensitivities, Union and Hough, 31, were also both subject to \u201cexcessive notes\u201d on their physical appearance, sources alleged in Variety\u2018s report. In one instance, Union was reportedly told her ever-changing hairstyles were \u201ctoo black\u201d for AGT\u2018s audience, while Hough reportedly received constant criticism on her hair, makeup and wardrobe.<\/p>\n

However, in a statement to Variety, Hough denied that she had a negative experience working on the show. \u201cI had a wonderful time on America\u2019s Got Talent, I loved working with the cast, crew, and producers. I am happy to continue my working relationship with NBC,\u201d said Hough, who is set to star in two upcoming NBC Christmas specials. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to what the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Union broke her silence on her controversial departure Wednesday, thanking her followers for their support. \u201cSo many tears, so much gratitude,\u201d she tweeted. \u201cTHANK YOU! Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone\u2026 you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jay Leno says has no hard feelings toward Gabrielle Union. The comedian spoke out about Union\u2019s grievances with America\u2019s Got Talent after her controversial departure, which reportedly involved her being offended about a joke he made. \u201cI love Gabrielle Union. She\u2019s a great girl. 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