Why was roseanne cancelled?

"Roseanne" was canceled in May 2018 following a controversial tweet by its star, Roseanne Barr, which compared former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett to an ape. The backlash from the public and backlash from network executives led ABC to swiftly cancel the show's successful revival. The controversy highlighted issues of race and the limits of comedic expression, prompting discussions about accountability in Hollywood. Following the cancellation, the network launched a spinoff titled "The Conners," which continued the story without Barr.