Union did not return to the competitive reality show this season. Now you can meet him, See dogs react to a Christmas song created just for them, TV chef sparks culinary controversy over toast, Matthew McConaughey tackles rumors he's running for office, Scraggly Christmas tree becomes a viral sensation. ", Gabrielle Union opens up about 'AGT' exit, See couple discover Prohibition-era liquor stashed inside walls, Dave Chappelle praises Netflix for taking down 'Chappelle's Show', Watch this 'infinite' music video of Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy', This mystery object was found in the Utah desert, Love, family, and acceptance in 'Uncle Frank', Jason Momoa surprises fan after priceless 'Aquaman' reaction, Man rushes into water to save his dog from an alligator, 'Fresh Prince' reunion squashes Will Smith's decades-old rivalry, 'Pizza Rat Man' goes viral. "Thank you for this @EllenPompeo. Now you can meet him, See dogs react to a Christmas song created just for them, TV chef sparks culinary controversy over toast, Matthew McConaughey tackles rumors he's running for office, Scraggly Christmas tree becomes a viral sensation. "I want to make further amends with Black women, and in particular @itsgabrielleu for not recognizing the privilege I have—especially in the workplace- and adding this fact to my earlier apology," he said in part. News and NBC Entertainment are both members of the NBCUniversal family. Hear what he had to say. ", As for the content of the actual harassment complaint, Union's legal team detailed numerous instances that she found to be insensitive or offensive, including the hiring of former judge Julianne Hough, according to legal documents exclusively obtained by Page Six. ", "So when i got the news that my wife was being fired—my first question was obviously why!? Variety reports that Freedman alleges that the aforementioned companies were told about "racially offensive conduct during the taping of ‘America's Got Talent,'" but did not act to address them. Noah pointed out that there is a lot of conversation in America at the moment as people protest the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minnesota police. ", (E! "THANK YOU! Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Union thanked fans on social media -- but did not provide any details on her exit from the show. Other instances of harassment that were listed included that allegation that Simon Cowell was allowed to smoke in the building despite rules and regulations, leading Gabrielle to believe NBC had "different rules for white males. Rather, NBC stood against her and directed its 'outrage' at Ms. Union for whistleblowing about the racially offensive conduct she experienced while working for NBC on America's Got Talent.". We took Ms. Union‘s concerns seriously, and engaged an outside investigator who found an overarching culture of diversity on the show. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. NBC has reached a settlement with former “America’s Got Talent” judge Gabrielle Union, following her explosive accusations of rampant workplace toxicity on the talent competition … This is disgusting behavior from a network that has been my professional home for decades,". The reasons for NBC's silence and failure to take remedial and/or disciplinary action against Fallon is that Fallon brings high television ratings to NBC, which in turn, generates revenue for NBC. In a statement to People, a spokesperson for NBC and Fremantle said the network and the producers take any issues on set seriously. © 2020 E! According to a statement from Union's attorney Bryan Freedman, which was received by Variety and People, the actress filed a harassment complaint against FremantleMedia, Simon Cowell's Syco and NBCUniversal with California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). America's Got Talent season 14 judge Gabrielle Union and her husband, Dwayne Wade, have been married since 2014. The filing also highlighted NBC's history of stars in blackface, including Jimmy Fallon, Fred Armisen and Ted Danson, and noted that the network has been "completely silent and unapologetic" since these controversies were ignited. On Wednesday night Union tweeted a message of thanks to those who have supported her. ), Everything We Know About Gabrielle Union's, conclusion of an independent investigation. Union alleged a toxic work environment after the exit. Obviously this network feels like they can operate like this and it's okay,". ", "At the end of all this, my goal is real change—and not just on this show but for the larger parent company. "America's Got Talent has a long history of inclusivity and diversity in both our talent and the acts championed by the show. “We remain committed to ensuring a respectful workplace for all employees and take very seriously any questions about workplace culture,” NBC said in a statement to CNN. News, NBCUniversal stated, "The allegation that anyone involved in this process threatened Ms. Union is categorically untrue. Other celebrities, including actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, also expressed their support. Or do you want to be you, and stand up?’ Because I’m not the only one being poisoned at work,” she said. "When your boss, the person who has the ability to determine who gets opportunities and who doesn't, doesn't believe that the law applies to him or the rules apply to him, and he does it in full view of NBC, Fremantle and Syco and no one cares about Simon Cowell exposing all of these employees to second hand smoke, that's day one," Union alleged. Hough said in a statement at the time that she is happy to continue her working relationship with NBC. We continue to remain committed to having an inclusive environment for everyone associated with the show, and to upholding AGT as one of the most diverse programs on television. ", Union alleged to Noah during her appearance on his show that some of those interviewed for the investigation turned over "what they believe to be inflammatory things, or things that are not advantageous to me.". Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone... you got me up off the ground. 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