Roseanne Barr Launches Fiery Attack on Co-star Over Cancellation Remarks

WHO:

Variety - Roseanne Barr, Michael Fishman

WHAT:

Variety - Barr referred to Fishman as a "you f—ing little worm" and a "brainwashed bigot" during her podcast appearance.

TMZ - Barr's comments were made in response to Fishman's remarks about the show's cancellation, which he described as "rightfully canceled."

Variety - Michael Fishman stated that the "Roseanne" reboot was "rightfully canceled."

TMZ - Roseanne Barr responded to Fishman's comments with a profanity-laced tirade, calling him a "you f—ing little worm" and a "brainwashed bigot."

WHY:

Variety - Fishman's comments were in response to Barr's tweet that linked Valerie Jarrett, a Black advisor to Barack Obama, to "Planet of the Apes," which led to the show's cancellation in 2018.

HOW:

NY Post - Barr expressed her feelings during an appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, where the host brought up Fishman's recent remarks.

TMZ - Barr expressed her feelings during an appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, where the host brought up Fishman's recent remarks.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 00:01 UTC)

During a recent appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, Barr did not hold back her feelings about Fishman, calling him a "you f—ing little worm" and a "brainwashed bigot." Her comments came in response to Fishman's remarks about the cancellation of the show, which he described as "rightfully canceled." The host of the podcast brought up Fishman's recent statements, prompting Barr's fiery reaction.

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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 23:00 UTC)

Michael Fishman has stated that the "Roseanne" reboot was "rightfully canceled," a comment that drew a fiery response from Roseanne Barr, who unleashed a profanity-laced tirade calling him a "you f—ing little worm" and a "brainwashed bigot." Fishman's remarks came after Barr's controversial tweet linking Valerie Jarrett, a Black advisor to Barack Obama, to "Planet of the Apes," which ultimately led to the show's cancellation in 2018. Barr voiced her feelings during an appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast, where the host discussed Fishman's recent comments.