Comedian-turned-frequent President Donald Trump critic Kathy Griffin alleged in a series of tweets Monday that CNN was in negotiations with actress Leslie Jones to replace talk show host Andy Cohen as co-host of this year’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.

Kathy Griffin, who was axed from CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve coverage following outrage over her holding a facsimile of President Donald Trump’s severed head, said an agreement with Jones crumbled after the Ghostbusters star was offered a “guest role” slot.

“I heard from a few different people that the hilarious Leslie Jones was in talks to co-host CNN’s New Year’s telecast with Anderson Cooper this year,” tweeted Griffin. “I was elated when I heard this news. If I can’t get the gig, I will cheer for Leslie. I don’t know her, but I thought it was such a great idea for CNN to have a woman of color over 50 who is so sharp, improvisational, and hilarious. I was ready to congratulate her publicly.”

Further, Griffin claims NBC, where Jones works as a Saturday Night Live performer, mucked up the talks over concerns that one of its employees would appear on a rival telecast — a move the Straight to Hell star suggested was hypocritical due to Cohen’s contract with the Bravo network, which is owned by NBC.

“You have to admit, it didn’t make sense that NBC Uni wouldn’t have a problem with Andy Cohen, who also works for NBC Uni, appearing on CNN, but would have a problem with Leslie?” continued Griffin. “Since Leslie didn’t work out, CNN couldn’t find one woman standup comic star to co-host? Jeff?”

“Jeff,” as Griffin explains in the subsequent tweet, refers to Jeff Zucker, who serves as president of CNN Worldwide.

“The first two years I appeared on CNN, it didn’t even occur to me to ask for a salary. The 8th year when I asked Jeff Zucker for a raise, he was so angry he docked me 30%,” she wrote. “I’m sorry to say I took the pay cut because I truly enjoyed making you all laugh.”

The comedian seemingly complained that CNN would only pay her $150,000 for the gig after 10-years of hosting.

Read Griffin’s entire thread on the controversy below:

A) I’m so flattered and touched by all the comments saying that you miss me co-hosting the New Year’s Eve telecast. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the positivity and I want you to know how grateful I am. So, I wanted to share some juicy gossip I heard about the telecast… — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

B) I’ve been in this business for over 30 years…I’ve gotten to know everybody. A few little birdies told me some juicy nuggets… — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

C) I heard from a few different people that the hilarious @Lesdoggg

was in talks to co-host CNN’s New Year’s telecast with Anderson Cooper this year. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

D) I was elated when I heard this news. If I can’t get the gig, I will cheer for Leslie. I don’t know her, but I thought it was such a great idea for CNN to have a woman of color over 50 who is so sharp, improvisational, and hilarious. I was ready to congratulate her publicly. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

E) I love all of Leslie’s work, but this little short tape she posted on her 50th birthday last year says it all about her. How can you not love @lesdoggg?! pic.twitter.com/0KNkME8Xms — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

F) As I started asking around to find out when CNN was going to announce Leslie as co-host, I heard that they had downgraded her to a couple of segments or some sort of a guest role. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

G) Anything less than co-hosting screams to me very little or no pay, and a lack of respect for someone who is such a proven talent, has a big fan base, and knows what she’s doing. She has paid her dues and then some! — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

H) Soon after, I heard from a couple folks she had been dropped from the show entirely because NBC Universal did not want her to appear on a different network. This didn’t pass the smell test with me. The #JeffZucker I knew for years could make this happen. What say you, Jeff? — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

I) I’m thrilled she is going to appear in the NBC New Years telecast with Carson Daly/Chrissy Teigen, but it's time for Leslie to co-host/host. That would be progress…it would have been a step in the right direction for all women if she got the CNN gig https://t.co/8409e00COC — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

J) You have to admit, it didn’t make sense that NBC Uni wouldn’t have a problem with Andy Cohen, who also works for NBC Uni, appearing on CNN, but would have a problem with Leslie? Since Leslie didn't work out, CNN couldn't find one woman standup comic star to co-host? Jeff? — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

K) I didn’t hear anything about what Leslie‘s fee will be on NBC, but I really hope it is AT LEAST $150,000 because that is a nice paycheck and it’s what she deserves. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

L) I worked my way up by the 10th year at CNN to get a fee of $150,000. By the way, just as a point of reference, Anderson Cooper regularly bragged for years that his annual CNN contract was $10 million a year. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

M) I know $150,000 is a hell of lot of money for one night of work (although when I was doing it, I certainly put in more than one night of work) but trust me Leslie has paid her dues and when you are a female comic starting out you do gigs for free sometimes for years. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

N) The first two years I appeared on CNN, it didn’t even occur to me to ask for a salary. The 8th year when I asked Jeff Zucker for a raise, he was so angry he docked me 30%. I’m sorry to say I took the pay cut because I truly enjoyed making you all laugh. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

O) I really hope @Lesdoggg has been paid fairly for New Years…but I'm not optimistic. The boys get paid much, much more in the comedy industry and that is a fact I know a lot about. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

P) I’ve never made serious New Year’s resolutions. Not when I did three shows on NYE at Carolines Comedy Club, or co-hosted MTV’s New Year’s broadcast in the year 2000. Remember Y2K?! I also appeared with Carson Daly in the NBC broadcast and had a blast. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

Q) So each time I worked either live or on television on New Year’s Eve I would make a joke about how I didn’t believe in resolutions. Well, I’ve change my mind! Here are my three resolutions for 2019… — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

R) Resolution #1: Try to make as many people laugh, giggle, gasp in shock, throw their head back and have a belly laugh for as long as possible! — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

S) Resolution #2: I have learned it is essential to stick up for others in ways I truly wish others would have stuck up for me. I have done that more than ever in the past year and will continue to do it no matter what. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018

T) Resolution #3: I will stay positive, be as brave as I can in my comedy, never quit, and never let the old boys club keep me silent or out of work. — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2018