Roseanne Barr's Racist Tweet: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

Roseanne Barr's Racist Tweet: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

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The transcript discusses the fallout from Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett, leading to the cancellation of her sitcom. Various late-night hosts, including Jordan Klepper, Jimmy Kimmel, and Trevor Noah, react to the incident. Klepper criticizes Barr's history of racist tweets, while Kimmel jokes about the impact on ABC's ratings and pitches a new show idea. Noah blames President Trump for encouraging such behavior among his supporters.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the cancellation of Roseanne Barr's sitcom?

Network restructuring

Racist tweet by Roseanne Barr

Low ratings

End of contract

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who criticized Roseanne Barr for her portrayal of Trump's America?

Jimmy Kimmel

Trevor Noah

Jordan Klepper

Stephen Colbert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy Kimmel suggest as a potential new show for ABC?

A documentary series

A show focusing on John Goodman's character

A reality show

A talk show

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Trevor Noah describe Donald Trump's influence on his supporters?

Motivating them to be charitable

Inspiring them to be creative

Making them feel invincible

Encouraging them to be cautious

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Trevor Noah, what does Donald Trump make his supporters believe?

They can achieve anything

They need to be more responsible

They are as untouchable as he is

They should follow the law