Firings

horror Jan. 24, 2024

Melissa Barrera Fired From Scream 7 Over Pro-Palestine PostsBarrera said the firing was “shocking” in a new interview.

By Rebecca Alter

pro wrestling Sept. 2, 2023

CM Punk Terminated by AEW With CauseHis firing comes almost a week after the wrestler was involved in yet another backstage altercation.

By Anne Victoria Clark

the industry Apr. 21, 2023

Disney Settles with Fired Marvel Exec Victoria AlonsoReportedly reaching a multimillion-dollar deal over her abrupt exit.

By Jennifer Zhan

(on-screen) deaths Aug. 30, 2022

The Goldbergs to Kill Off Jeff Garlin’s Character in Season 10He was fired last year after accusations of on-set emotional abuse.

By Jason P. Frank

the wonder years Aug. 9, 2022

Fred Savage Accused of ‘Erratic’ Misconduct by the Wonder Years CrewSeveral women open up about their experiences with the ousted director-producer.

By Zoe Guy

misconduct May 10, 2022

Fred Savage Fired From Wonder Years Reboot After Misconduct ComplaintsAn attorney for a previous accuser stated they were “not the least bit surprised.”

By Charu Sinha

rug pulls Apr. 28, 2022

Netflix Has Laid Off at Least Ten Employees From Editorial Site TudumThe embattled streaming service launched its “fandom engine” four months ago with a roster of established journalists on staff.

By Rebecca Alter

firings Dec. 20, 2021

The Equalizer Fires Chris Noth After Sexual-Assault AllegationsHe will no longer film episodes for the CBS drama starring Queen Latifah.

By Jennifer Zhan

reality tv June 23, 2020

Here’s What Below Deck: Med Looked Like After Pete’s FiringThe season is being edited around the former lead deckhand following a racist Instagram post, but he’s still a strong presence in this week’s episode.

By Justin Curto

rough waters June 17, 2020

Bravo Fires Peter Hunziker From Below Deck: Med for Racist Instagram PostThe rest of season five will be edited “to minimize his appearance.”

By Justin Curto

the industry Aug. 20, 2019

Robert De Niro Sues Ex-Employee for Watching 55 Episodes of Friends at WorkAnd ordering a lot of delivery and taking a lot of Ubers.

By Hunter Harris

the industry Mar. 18, 2019

Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Exits Amid Alleged Sex Scandal“It has become clear that my continued leadership could be a distraction and an obstacle to the company’s continued success.”

By Hunter Harris

meanwhile Mar. 14, 2019

Julianne Moore Was Fired From Can You Ever Forgive Me? Because of a Fake NoseThe nose got a no.

By Hunter Harris

where’s the beef? Oct. 10, 2018

Fleetwood Mac Savagely Fired Lindsey Buckingham Over the Phone“Stevie never wants to be on a stage with you again,” he was told.

By Dee Lockett

firings Oct. 2, 2018

CBS Fires NCIS: NOLA Producer Brad Kern After Third Harassment InvestigationKern previously worked on Beauty and the Beast, Human Target, and Charmed.

By Jackson McHenry

on-set injuries May 15, 2018

Damon Wayans Tweets About on-Set Lethal Weapon Injury, Clayne CrawfordThe Lethal Weapon lead claims his now-former co-star allegedly assaulted an actor, among other “infractions.”

By Halle Kiefer

firings May 8, 2018

Clayne Crawford Reportedly Fired From Lethal Weapon, Fox Looking to Recast HimThe show needs a new lead to be picked up for a third season.

By Jackson McHenry

e! Mar. 2, 2018

E! Producer Says She Was Fired Over Red-Carpet Interview Criticizing the NetworkThe producer claims E! asked to censor interviews mentioning Catt Sadler, but that Eva Longoria’s slipped through the cracks.

By Dee Lockett

firings Feb. 28, 2018

Fuller House Creator Jeff Franklin Fired After Reports of Inappropriate BehaviorFranklin reportedly made sexually charged comments and was verbally abusive.

By Jackson McHenry

Sept. 1, 2017

What ‘The Simpsons’ Lost by Firing Alf ClausenEarlier this week, it was announced that Simpsons composer Alf Clausen—the man who put the Spring in Springfield, who reminded us that we […]

By Bethy Squires

Aug. 15, 2016

Thomas Gibson Had Pattern of Bad Behavior The Criminal Minds actor also got into a physical altercation with a director in 2010.

By Halle Kiefer

sad things Oct. 7, 2014

7th Heaven Dad Axed From Ted 2Two networks also dropped 7th Heaven from reruns.

By Anna Silman

July 15, 2014

Brooks Wheelan Announces He’s Been Fired from ‘SNL’The SNL changes promised by Lorne Michaels last month are beginning to trickle in with last night’s news that featured player Brooks Wheelan […]

By Megh Wright

Oct. 2, 2013

Watch Conan Fire a Bunch of Non-Essential Employees Inspired by the government shutdown, Conan O’Brien went around his offices last night trying to figure out the non-essential employees he can […]

By Bradford Evans

Aug. 20, 2012

Despite a ‘Tremendous’ Pay Cut for Jay Leno, 20+ ‘Tonight Show’ Employees […]Right when The Tonight Show’s opening theme kicked in Friday night, at 11:30pm, reports started coming out about firings. Somewhere around […]

By Jesse David Fox

gilbert gottfried Mar. 14, 2011