Kathy Griffin 'Surprised' By The Public's Response To Her Leaving 'Fashion Police'

Kathy Griffin stirred the pot and may have put the future of E! Networks Fashion Police in jeopardy when she announced that she would be leaving the show after only a few episodes, and yet, the comedian reportedly claims that she is shocked by the publics reaction to her leaving the show.

According to a previous report by the Inquisitr, Kathy Griffin left the popular show, Fashion Police, after only seven episodes. The 54-year-old comedian reportedly took to social media to address the situation with a photo that included a message to fans.

When I chose to step into the shoes of my beloved friend Joan Rivers at Fashion Police, I was thrilled to continue her legacy as a woman being brash and eccentric on television. I am a freedom-loving female and gay rights activist who loves to find the funny in all people, attitudes, beliefs, and appearances, but only when the context permits intelligent humor. I thought that I could bring my brand of humor to Fashion Police so that beautiful people in beautiful dresses could be teased when appropriate. My brand of humor, while unrepentant and unafraid, is all about CONTEXT. There is plenty to make fun of in pop culture without bringing peoples bodies into it.

Griffin goes on to reiterate that while she is a woman who loves an offensive joke, she does not want to use her comedy to make people feel bad about who they are or what they look like. That being said, Griffin goes on to say that after seven episodes of Fashion Police she discovered that her style of comedy does not fit with the creative direction of the show and that it was time for her to move on.

Understandably, many were shocked by Kathy Griffins announcement, especially considering it came so soon after Kelly Osbourne left the show after the Giuliana Rancic/Zendaya controversy. According to Us Weekly, Griffin stated that she was shocked that so many people are responding to her leaving the show.

Im surprised that people are so invested in this show. But I shouldnt be because Joan [Rivers] was so incredible and amazing, and it just wasnt the right thing for me.

People went on to quote the comedian, who addressed the issue during her Friday show in Waterbury, Connecticut.

It just didnt work out. Thats it. Thats the scandal. However, Hollywood, of course, enjoys blowing something up.

Since news broke of Kathy Griffins departure from E! Networks Fashion Police, the big question is whether or not the show will be able to continue following all the drama in the past few weeks.

Do you think Fashion Police stands a chance at continuing after the death of Joan Rivers and the fallout following the Giuliana Rancic/Zendaya controversy? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Kathy Griffin Applauded For Fashion Police Exit by Chelsea Handler, Rosie O ...

Ra-Ra-Griffin! Kelly Osbourne isn't the only who's thrilled that Kathy Griffin is walking away from Fashion Police. Griffin's fellow celebrities including Chelsea Handler, Rosie O'Donnell, Wendy Williams, and Mindy Kaling, showed support for the comedienne after her departure announcement was made Thursday, Mar. 12.

Osbourne, 30, the captain of Griffin's star-studded cheer squad, tweeted Thursday that she "could not be more proud" of her former colleague.

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Former View co-host O'Donnell praised both Griffin and Osbourne for leaving E!'s Fashion Police.

O'Donnell announced she was leaving The View last month, citing medical reasons for her departure after a six-month return to the talk show. Her fellow talk show hosts Goldberg and Williams as well as former E! host Handler also lauded Griffin in a tweet on Friday, Mar. 13.

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Other celebrities also used social media to show respect and admiration for the comic in her bold decision to walk away after just two months on the show.

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HBO Girls star Lena Dunham took to Instagram to praise Griffin for her decision. "Congrats to my beautiful friend Kathy Griffin for bravely saying enough is enough to intolerance of all kinds on television," Dunham wrote, alongside an old photo. "She's modeling a better way for the youths (and working those ears.)"

The one celeb who seemed irate over Griffin's decision was Piers Morgan.

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Griffin, 54, tweeted on Thursday night to explain her surprising decision, which followed Osbourne's dramatic exit last month. "When I chose to step into the shoes of my beloved Joan RiversI was thrilled to continue her legacy as a woman being brash and eccentric on television," she wrote. "I discovered that my style does not fit with the creative direction of the show and now it's time to move on."

BuzzFeedreported Friday, Mar. 13, that Griffin had sent out an email to a list of undisclosed recipients, requesting their support on social media. (It remains unknown whether the celebrities above received this email.)

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"Im reaching out to you because I think you will understand why I have made this decision and I am asking for your support via Twitter, etc.," Griffin wrote to pals. "IF you are comfortable. I admire you & your work and hope that you can stand by me."

E! told Us Weekly in a statement that despite Griffin's departure, the show will go on as planned. "Fashion Police will return, as scheduled, on Monday, March 30 at 9 p.m. with our talented co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski and Executive Producer Melissa Rivers," the statement read.

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Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kathy-griffin-applauded-for-fashion-police-exit-by-celebrities-2015133

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