Bob Chapek Accuses Bob Iger of Orchestrating His Dismissal
WHO:
Variety - Bob Chapek, former Disney CEO; Bob Iger, his predecessor and successor.
Deadline - Bob Chapek, former Disney CEO; Bob Iger, his predecessor and successor.
WHAT:
Variety - Chapek describes Iger as a "sniper" who sabotaged him, stating, "It pisses me off."
Deadline - Chapek's memoir is set to be released on September 29.
Variety - Chapek claims in his memoir that Iger "stabbed him in the back."
Variety - Chapek offers a number of other revelations in his memoir, which includes details about his 30-year career at Disney.
Deadline - Chapek's memoir, "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth," is reported to have been obtained by the New York Times prior to its release.
NY Post - Chapek claims Iger had "an intentional and preconceived role in abruptly ending my ride as Disney CEO," expressing that it "pisses me off."
Variety - Bob Chapek claims that Bob Iger ran a "relentless three-year campaign" to push him out of his position as CEO.
Deadline - Bob Chapek was fired as Disney CEO in 2022 after less than three years in the role.
Deadline - Chapek's upcoming memoir is titled "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth."
WHEN:
Deadline - Chapek's memoir is set to be released on September 29.
WHY:
Variety - Chapek states that the way Disney’s board and Bob Iger handled his firing made it seem as if he had committed "some terrible offense."
HOW:
Variety - Chapek describes Iger's actions as a campaign to orchestrate his dismissal from the CEO position.
(UPDATED September 25, 2026 10:56 UTC)
In a recent revelation, Chapek has described Iger as a "sniper" who sabotaged his efforts, expressing his frustration by stating, "It pisses me off." This insight comes as Chapek prepares for the release of his memoir, which is set to hit the shelves on September 29. The tension between the two former Disney executives continues to capture attention as the publication date approaches.
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(UPDATED September 25, 2026 02:02 UTC)
In a new memoir, Chapek claims that Iger "stabbed him in the back," shedding light on their tumultuous relationship. The memoir also includes a variety of revelations from Chapek's three-decade career at Disney. This insider perspective is sure to spark conversations about the inner workings of the entertainment giant.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 18:59 UTC)
A significant development has emerged as the New York Times reportedly obtained a copy of Chapek's memoir, titled "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth," ahead of its official release. This memoir promises to offer insights into Chapek's experiences at the renowned theme park. Fans and readers alike are eagerly anticipating the details that will be unveiled in the book.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 17:59 UTC)
Bob Chapek has accused Bob Iger of playing an "intentional and preconceived role" in his abrupt departure as Disney CEO, stating that it "pisses me off." This revelation comes from a report by the New York Post. Chapek's comments highlight the ongoing tensions within Disney's leadership.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 17:01 UTC)
Bob Chapek claims that Bob Iger orchestrated a "relentless three-year campaign" to push him out of his role as Disney CEO, a position he held for less than three years before being fired in 2022. In his upcoming memoir titled "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth," set to be released on September 29, Chapek reflects on how the board's actions made it seem as if he had committed "some terrible offense." He describes Iger's efforts as a calculated move to orchestrate his dismissal from the CEO position.