Roseanne Barr Declines Offer to Appear as a Ghost on ‘The Conners’

Roseanne Barr Declines Offer to Appear as a Ghost on ‘The Conners’

Following her dismissal from the popular sitcom ‘Roseanne’, Roseanne Barr has claimed that she was invited back to the show as a ghost character. This revelation comes years after her departure from the series, which culminated in a controversial firing.

In her documentary titled ‘Roseanne Barr is America’, the 72-year-old comedian reflected on the events leading to her exit from the show. Specifically, Barr addressed her past tweets that sparked outrage and eventually led to her firing from ABC.

Details of the Alleged Offer

Barr claimed that ABC reached out to her with a unique proposal. In the documentary, she recounted, “They called me and asked me if I would like to come back as a guest star. You’re coming back as a ghost.” These words reflected her disbelief over the situation. She further expressed her feelings about the network’s decision, stating, “You’re asking me to come back to the show that you f—ing stole from me and killed my a–, and now you want me to show up because you got s— f—ing ratings and play a ghost?”

Immediate Rejection of the Proposal

Barr did not hesitate in declining ABC’s offer. She emphasized her denial during a light-hearted moment in the documentary, stating, “I’m gonna be bowling that f—ing week.” This remark highlighted her unwillingness to engage with a network that she felt had wronged her.

Despite her bold assertions, representatives for both ABC and Barr did not comment following the claims. Reports suggest that Barr’s account of the offer might not be entirely accurate.

The Context of Barr’s Firing

Roseanne Barr and John Goodman initially characterized the beloved characters Dan and Roseanne Conner on ‘Roseanne’ from 1988 until its cancellation in 1998. In 2018, they reunited for a reboot that quickly gained popularity, but Barr’s momentum came to a halt that same year after she made racially charged comments about Valerie Jarrett, a former advisor to President Obama.

Barr later issued an apology for her statements, describing them as part of a