- "Roseanne" star Sara Gilbert spoke about ABC's decision to cancel the show on "The Talk."
- Through tears, the actress and show's executive producer said it's been a difficult week, but that she is proud of the revival the cast and crew made.
- "I'm sad for the people who lost their jobs in the process," said Gilbert.
- Gilbert emphasized she stands by the network's decision to cancel the series.
- A spin-off centered around Gilbert's character is reportedly in the works.
"Roseanne" star Sara Gilbert stands by ABC's decision to cancel the "Roseanne" revival.
"The Talk" co-host took a moment on Monday's show to address the cancellation of the show after Roseanne Barr compared President Barack Obama's former senior adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape on Twitter.
"In addition to my statement, I would like to say this has been a very difficult week. A lot of people have been hurt by this," said a teary-eyed Gilbert. "I will say I'm proud of the show we made."
"The show has always been about diversity, love, and inclusion," she continued. "It's sad to see it end in this way. I'm sad for the people who lost their jobs in the process; however, I do stand behind the decision that ABC made."
Hours after Barr's tweet about Jarrett, ABC made the decision to cancel "Roseanne."
"Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show,"said ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey in a statement.
Gilbert served as an executive producer on the show, and was the impetus behind getting the revival off the ground at ABC. A parody sketch of the show featuring Gilbert and original "Roseanne" cast mate John Goodman helped spark the idea for the reboot in 2017.
The show's return became an instant success for the network with over 25 million viewers tuning in for its premiere at the end of March.
The 43-year-old actress previously addressed Barr's tweet with disappointment.
"Roseanne’s recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and so much more, are abhorrent and do not reflect the beliefs of our cast and crew or anyone associated with our show," Gilbert wrote in a tweet. "I am disappointed in her actions to say the least."
If you're bummed about the show's cancellation, Gilbert is reportedly in talks to revive the series again — without Roseanne. Though John Goodman has said he has heard nothing of a potential spin-off, according to TMZ, a rebranded "Roseanne" may center around Darlene.
You can watch Gilbert talk about the show below on "The Talk."
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