At the end of November, the news broke: America has talent season 14 judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough werequit the NBC variety show. Instead of, Heidi Klum and Sofia vergara ended up taking their place in the summer series.
The announcement of the release of Gabrielle and Julianne was a bit of a shock, given that the two were only present for one season.
Why Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough left AGT?
It is impossible to cite a single reason as motivation for the departures of Gabrielle and Julianne. But looking strictly at the notes, it is possible that the numbers have something to do with it. In September 2019, AGT The final episode of " dropped 29% from 2018, reaching an all-time low. In addition, the total number of viewers has decreased by 22% compared to the season 13 finale, according to Deadline.
But it should be noted that when Mel B and Heidi left after season 13, Simon said USA today that it was nothing personal and all in the interest of making a difference.
"It wasn't like it didn't work," he said in May. "Everyone who has participated in the series over the years, judge or host, has done a brilliant job.
During its 14 seasons, the show has toured through five hosts - Regis Philbin, Jerry Springer, Nick Cannon, Tyra Banks, and now Terry Crews - and nine different judges, including Howard Stern, Piers Morgan, and Sharon Osbourne.
All that aside, a Variety The report seems to point to the so-called "toxic culture" of the show as a possible explanation.According to the publication, the Bring it on The actress is said to have challenged a few behind-the-scenes events in season 14.
The media reports that during the filming of an episode in April, the guest judge Jay Leno made a racist joke. While recording and watching a painting of Simon and his dogs, the actor reportedly said that the puppies looked like something you would find "on the menu of a Korean restaurant". Gabrielle is said to have urged the producers of the show to report the incident to NBC's human resources department. The problem, however, apparently never came to the attention of HR, and Jay's commentary was edited. Jay spokesperson hasn't returned Variety Request for comments.
On another occasion, the act of a white male competitor implicated him wearing dark makeup on his hands while dressing as Beyonce. Variety reports that Gabrielle and others objected to him doing the song, but the producers disagreed and left him on stage, saying they would "remove it later". The hearing of the candidate was finally interrupted.
In response to reports, NBC and Fremantle, AGTof the production company, said in a statement, " America has talent has a long history of inclusiveness and diversity both in our talent and in the acts defended by the show. "The statement also confirmed that" the selection of judges and hosts has been regularly refreshed over the years "and that" NBC and the producers take all issues on the set seriously. "
In addition, Simon's company, Syco Entertainment, also issued a joint statement: "We remain committed to ensuring a respectful workplace for all employees and to taking all questions about workplace culture very seriously. .. We are working with Ms. Union through her representatives to learn more about her concerns, after which we will take all appropriate steps. "
In addition, sources who agreed to speak to Variety in return for anonymity, Gabrielle received numerous critical notes on her hairstyles, which were said to be deemed "too dark" for the AGT public. A network insider denied the volume of these notes to Variety, claiming that there were only notes on "hair continuity" for her and Julianne. The publication also spoke to sources who said that Julianne had received "constant criticism" regarding her makeup, wardrobe and hair.
In addition, reports indicate that Gabrielle has complained that Simon is smoking indoors, which is illegal in California, where episodes of AGT are filmed.
These reported incidents occurred months after Gabrielle said Entertainment tonight that she "loved" the show after the season 14 finale.
"I love the opportunity to be part of the dreams of people who come true. I'm on the talent side, where I am rejected every day, and it was nice to really go a little bit further with each candidate and really be part of their dream, "she said at the time, before adding," I hope they come back to me. "
On December 4, Gabrielle tweeted to her fans that she had had a long meeting (supposedly with people involved in AGT).
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"We had a long 5 hour meeting, and what I thought was productive yesterday. I was able, once again, to express my unfiltered truth. I led with transparency and my desire and hope for change real, "she said.
Nine days later, Gabrielle shared another message on social media that seemed to address the controversy. "Shamelessly me. Be comfortable and confident with yourself. It could give others fluuuxxx but never stop being you. You can shine on your own terms. And if you have something to say 🤷🏾♀️ I do not take notes anchored in anti-darkness. I love myself as I am, "she wrote with a slideshow of herself with photos of her time. AGT.
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After Variety Julianne's complaintsspoke of his departure and denied being criticized for his appearance.
"I had a wonderful time America has talent, I loved working with the actors, the team and the producers. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with NBC, "she said in a statement.
Julianne, however, addressed Gabrielle's exit and her meeting with NBC by appearing on the Today show on December 5.
"We have to start conversations and I congratulate Gabrielle for telling her truth and starting a conversation," she said. "I am also very proud of NBC for also presenting and starting a story, and that is what will change the workplace and the paradigm in which we have been working for many, many years and which is evolving and I think it is is really exciting. "
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