MSNBC You Later Imus

Posted Apr 11th 2007 6:26PM by TMZ Staff

Imus MSNBC just announced it will no longer simulcast Don Imus' radio show.

In a statement to TMZ, MSNBC says "Effective immediately, MSNBC will no longer simulcast the "Imus in the Morning" radio program. This decision comes as a result of an ongoing review process, which initially included the announcement of a suspension. It also takes into account many conversations with our own employees. What matters to us most is that the men and women of NBC Universal have confidence in the values we have set for this company. This is the only decision that makes that possible. Once again, we apologize to the women of the Rutgers basketball team and to our viewers. We deeply regret the pain this incident has caused."

An FCC spokesperson has confirmed to TMZ that they have received complaints about Imus' remarks, but downplays media reports that they have launched an investigation.

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1. What a surprise! No guests, no advertisers, no Imus!

Posted at 6:30PM on Apr 11th 2007 by pleeeze!

2. Glad he's gone. This isn't the first secord third or fourth time he's said racist and
sexist comments.

Posted at 6:31PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Chris

3. And all ISAIAH WASHINGTON got was an Image Award!

Posted at 6:32PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Marla

4. thats awful....Black america; if you want equality....stop asking for special treatment. What a tremendous double standard

Posted at 6:33PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Michael

5. Poor bastard

Posted at 6:34PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Chris

6. Give me a BREAK! Now - I demand that no station allow the likes of Jackson or Sharpton on in ANY capacity. They don't have real jobs that people can demand their firing from but they are just as bad. It's ok for them to say things about the Jews, etc. because they're black I guess. When did this country turn so woosy and start bending over backwards for these people. It is indeed a sad day for America.

Posted at 6:35PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Native Vermont

7. Considering that this man has been saying the same if not worse for the past 30 years, it seems quite absurd that this happened NOW? He is known for his SHOCKER news, and yes racial slurs included. NOT just Black people as it is being inferred. Blacks, whites, yellows and reds. He has never been color blind. And yes, I do like the guy. Seems to me this has been wayyyyyy out of perportion.

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Jackie

8. How is it that Sharpton and Jackson can inflame racial hatred while defaming the [innocent] Duke lacrosse players, while Imus must pay with his job for a stupid comment?

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Bob Abouey

9. Honestly people Imus was getting old anyways, he was out the door regardless. Its not like he was at the top of his career during this. What about his sidekick, why isnt anyone upset with him as well. I kinda feel sorry for Imus wife. Karma is a bitch.
I think the black community(rap music mostly) needs to stop calling each other racist things. I'm sick of the black community calling each other the n word and so on. IT starts at home people, if you dont respect yourself how are we ever going to stop the Imuses of the world

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Just me

10. All advertisers pulled out today....they had no choice.....

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by I see *********

11. QUESTION: Why does Racism still exist

ANSWER: Un fair double standards such as this.....grow up and join the adults black community....up here, people have a right to say whatever, and you simply change the channel....i.e. BET, MTV....all garbage I would never watch because its offensive to me as a white man

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Michael

12. A sad day in America.

Posted at 6:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by JM

13. You can't go around insulting a college team like that. The female players
(7 black & 2 white) ALL deserved more respect that that.

This wasn't just a racist thing, it was a SEXIST comment. Think before you speak, especially publically.

Now can't we all just get along...

Posted at 6:37PM on Apr 11th 2007 by appleberry

14. Howard Stern must be so happy.

Posted at 6:39PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Leah

15. Why is it that Isaiah Washington got a small slap on the wrist and had to go for counseling, but was not fired when he said what he did about gays?
Although what Imus said was wrong on so many levels - the reason he was fired was all about money... MSNBC was losing sponsors - losing cash flow and that is what this is about.

Posted at 6:39PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Audra

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