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American TV network ABC has cancelled its top-rated rebooted comedy, Roseanne, following a controversial tweet by its star.

Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, confirmed the show’s cancellation in a blunt, straightforward statement. ABC Television Group is owned by parent company Disney.

ABC Entertainment cancels Roseanne Barr's show, calling her comment on Twitter "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values." https://t.co/2HJA1onFiw [Corrects link] pic.twitter.com/XEdNA8RLft — ABC News (@ABC) May 29, 2018

“Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show,” said Dungey.

Chairman and CEO of Disney, Bob Iger, tweeted that there was no other choice.

From Channing Dungey, President of ABC Entertainment: "Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show."

There was only one thing to do here, and that was the right thing. — Robert Iger (@RobertIger) May 29, 2018

The move came after Roseanne Barr tweeted a comment (now deleted) about former president Obama aide Valerie Jarrett. (It can be seen in a screengrab, below.)

The tweet was widely considered racist, since Jarrett is an African-American woman and Barr made a comparison to an ape. The assertion that she has a connection to the Muslim Brotherhood, which she does not, also sparked intense anger on social media and calls to boycott or cancel the show.

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In Canada, CTV pulled “Roseanne” from its television and streaming platforms.

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.@CTV_Television confirms it is removing episodes of #ROSEANNE from its platforms in Canada — CTV Communications (@CTV_PR) May 29, 2018

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Barr is a noted fan of U.S. President Donald Trump — as is her sitcom character — and has made many acerbic comments about former President Obama and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Amid the backlash, Barr followed up with an apology.

I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste. — Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 29, 2018

“I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans. I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste.”

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Valerie Jarrett at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 23, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

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She then said she was leaving Twitter, but it was unclear if she meant for the day or permanently. So far, she has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

Jarrett responded to the controversy ahead of a town hall on MSNBC focusing on “Everyday Racism.”

“I think we have to turn it into a teaching moment,” Valerie Jarrett told NBC News. Tweet This

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“I’m fine, I’m worried about all the people out there who don’t have a circle of friends and followers who come right to their defence,” Jarrett continued, listing examples such as when people cross the street when seeing black people.

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Sara Gilbert, the actor who played Barr’s daughter Darlene on the once-beloved series, tweeted her disappointment with the abrupt cancellation, but also said she understood the decision. (Gilbert was also a producer on the show.)

This is incredibly sad and difficult for all of us, as we’ve created a show that we believe in, are proud of, and that audiences love— one that is separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member. — sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018

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. I am disappointed in her actions to say the least. — sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) May 29, 2018

Many social-media users and celebrities were calling for the cancellation or the firing of Barr on Tuesday, prior to the cancellation announcement.

Good morning @ABCNetwork , @Disney. The public twitter comments of Roseanne Barr this morning are offensive and racist. They are not "a joke" but are consistent with repugnant commentary she has made and continues to make. This is unacceptable. — Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) May 29, 2018

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The comparison by Rosanne Barr on ABC of Former Obama aide, Valerie Jarrett to an APE is racist and inexcusable. ABC must take action NOW! — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) May 29, 2018

After the show’s axing was announced, accolades poured in.

For the record, this is Channing Dungey. Sitting on top of your world like a Queen in full judgement of your garbage and taking it out. #Roseanne pic.twitter.com/GxEP2B61uq — Ava DuVernay (@ava) May 29, 2018

Thank you, @ABCNetwork for doing the right thing and for showing people that bigotry and racism has consequences. Now, if you could only cancel our President for the same reason. #RoseanneBarred — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 29, 2018

Well done #ABC – Be great if this started a wave of correct, human responses to horrific behavior (regardless of political views). Not holding by breath. Am crossing my fingers. — Bill Lawrence (@VDOOZER) May 29, 2018

I'm glad Roseanne is canceled. The backlash to its cancellation is going to be a deafening nightmare. Nothing good has come of this entire thing. — Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) May 29, 2018

Win-Win:

If u abhor racism, good news is, Roseanne canceled. Good for @ABCNetwork, @bensherwood & whole ABC Family. If you’re a racist, the good news is, Roseanne’s now free of corporate restraints & can remain on Twitter spewing any crazy thing she wants https://t.co/o0bAV9XWVn — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) May 29, 2018

Roughly two weeks ago, Roseanne co-showrunner Whitney Cummings announced she was leaving the show, citing schedule conflicts. Now, amid the backlash and immediately following Barr’s tweet, consulting producer and renowned comedian Wanda Sykes said that she wouldn’t be returning to the show. (It’s unclear if Barr’s tweet was the impetus or if it was coincidental timing.)

I will not be returning to @RoseanneOnABC. — Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) May 29, 2018

On Monday, Barr erroneously tweeted that presidential daughter Chelsea Clinton was married to Democratic donor George Soros’ nephew; Clinton is actually married to Marc Mezvinsky, an American investment banker.

Clinton was swift to correct Barr, and the comedian apologized.

Good morning Roseanne – my given middle name is Victoria. I imagine George Soros’s nephews are lovely people. I’m just not married to one. I am grateful for the important work @OpenSociety does in the world. Have a great day! https://t.co/mXokiTEwN7 — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) May 29, 2018

CORRECTION: CHELSEA CLINTON IS NOT MARRIED TO A SOROS NEPHEW. HER HUSBAND IS THE SON OF A CORRUPT SENATOR, SO SORRY!: https://t.co/FuEVnmnxu4 — Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) May 29, 2018

Michael Ausiello, founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com, reported that Barr’s talent agency ICM Partners has fired her as a client as result of her tweet.

ICM Partners, Roseanne Barr's talent agency, just fired her as a client. Story to come… — Michael Ausiello (@MichaelAusiello) May 29, 2018

“On behalf of all the writers and producers, we worked incredibly hard to create an amazing show,” said series showrunner Bruce Helford in a statement. “I was personally horrified and saddened by the comments and in no way do they reflect the values of the people who worked so hard to make this the iconic show that it is.”

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The Roseanne reboot was the top-performing show on network TV, and was set to air its 11th season this fall.

*with files from Rebecca Joseph