The "Fashion Police" force
is dwindling. Kathy Griffin has announced her departure from the show. She's
following Kelly Osbourne out the door.
Griffin announced her departure on Thursday, after just seven episodes, in this posting on her Twitter account. The tweet was verified by her office. Continues after the cut.
Griffin said her style didn't mesh with the E! channel show's "creative direction," but her lengthy tweet also veered off into apparent criticism of how "Fashion Police" critiques celebrity looks.
"There is plenty to make fun of
in pop culture without bringing people's bodies into it. ... I do not want to
use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and
intolerance towards difference," she posted.
Kelly Osbourne exited "Fashion
Police" two weeks ago after complaining about co-host Giuliana Rancic's
red-carpet criticism of African-American singer-actress Zendaya's dreadlocks.
Rancic said they suggested the smell of marijuana.
Zendaya went online to slam the remarks as "outrageously offensive." Rancic later apologized, saying the experience taught her not to perpetuate cliches and stereotypes.
In a statement, the channel said the next episode will air as scheduled March 30 with remaining co-hosts Rancic and Brad Goreski, and with Melissa Rivers, Joan's daughter, as executive producer. There was no word on who will permanently replace Griffin, whom the channel thanked for her work, or Osbourne
Zendaya went online to slam the remarks as "outrageously offensive." Rancic later apologized, saying the experience taught her not to perpetuate cliches and stereotypes.
In a statement, the channel said the next episode will air as scheduled March 30 with remaining co-hosts Rancic and Brad Goreski, and with Melissa Rivers, Joan's daughter, as executive producer. There was no word on who will permanently replace Griffin, whom the channel thanked for her work, or Osbourne
Kathy Griffin has Quit Fashion Police Too (Read her Statement)
The "Fashion Police" force is dwindling. Kathy Griffin has announced her
departure from the show. She's following Kelly Osbourne out the door.
Griffin announced her departure on Thursday, after just seven episodes, in this posting on her Twitter account. The tweet was verified by her office. Continues after the cut.
Griffin said her style didn't mesh with the E! channel show's "creative direction," but her lengthy tweet also veered off into apparent criticism of how "Fashion Police" critiques celebrity looks.
"There is plenty to make fun of in pop culture without bringing people's bodies into it. ... I do not want to use my comedy to contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance towards difference," she posted.Kelly Osbourne exited "Fashion Police" two weeks ago after complaining about co-host Giuliana Rancic's red-carpet criticism of African-American singer-actress Zendaya's dreadlocks. Rancic said they suggested the smell of marijuana.
Zendaya went online to slam the remarks as "outrageously offensive." Rancic later apologized, saying the experience taught her not to perpetuate cliches and stereotypes.
In a statement, the channel said the next episode will air as scheduled March 30 with remaining co-hosts Rancic and Brad Goreski, and with Melissa Rivers, Joan's daughter, as executive producer. There was no word on who will permanently replace Griffin, whom the channel thanked for her work, or Osbourne
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