The results into America’s Got Talent’s decision to fire actress Gabrielle Union has found that the show did not discriminate against her because of her race or gender.
“Through the investigation process, it has been revealed that no one associated with the show made any insensitive or derogatory remarks about Ms. Union’s appearance, and that neither race nor gender was a contributing factor in the advancement or elimination of contestants at any time,” the statement from NBC, Fremantle and Syco said. “The investigation has shown that the concerns raised by Ms. Union had no bearing on the decision not to exercise the option on her contract.”
Gabrielle was released from the show after complaining about several racial insensitivities she experienced on while set, including Jay Leno making a racist joke aimed at the Asian community. Several celebrities stepped forward to defend the actress and blasted the show’s producers as well as creator, Simon Cowell, but not Klum.