Keke Palmer Scraps Jonathan Majors Interview Amid Backlash

Keke Palmer Appears to Scrap Jonathan Majors Interview Amid Backlash

Keke Palmer seems to have pulled an interview with actor Jonathan Majors from her podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer amid growing backlash.

The episode, which had generated significant buzz, was initially slated for release on April 8, but no interview with Majors has appeared, leaving fans and critics questioning whether Palmer chose to scrap the episode due to the backlash she was receiving.

The episode was first teased on the Wondry app, where the description hinted at a conversation surrounding “accountability” in a time when society is increasingly demanding it, particularly from men who have gotten away with harmful behaviors for far too long.

The synopsis read, in part, “At the same time, finding forgiveness feels harder than ever, and we’re still figuring out what true accountability even looks like.”

Instead of the much-anticipated interview with Majors, Palmer released a new episode featuring rapper Kash Doll.

This change has sparked speculation that Palmer decided to pull the interview, possibly in response to public outcry.

In late 2023, Majors was found guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. While some fans were curious about Majors’ perspective, others felt that Palmer was wrong to give him a platform in light of his legal troubles.

Palmer has yet to publicly address the apparent removal of the episode.

The controversy surrounding Majors resurfaced recently when an audio recording from a heated exchange between him and Jabbari surfaced online.

In the recording, Majors admits to strangling Jabbari but insists he had “never been aggressive with a woman before.”

This incident, coupled with Majors’ prior legal issues, has ignited a debate about whether public figures should be given a platform to discuss sensitive matters like accountability and forgiveness.

During a recent interview with Complex, Majors spoke about the work he has done to address his past actions.

“I was so grateful that I had done my work, you know? And I’m continuing to do my work,” Majors said.

“There were vibrations, you know? Reverberations. Same as everything before, you know? But I was just—I was happy I’d done my work.”

Despite his comments, public sentiment remains divided, with many feeling that giving Majors a platform now could undermine the message of accountability, especially given the severity of his past actions.

As of now, Palmer has not commented on the situation, and fans are left wondering whether the interview will ever be released or if it will remain on the cutting room floor.

While some fans continue to support Palmer’s decision to have open conversations with complex figures, others feel the episode’s removal reflects a conscious choice to distance herself from the controversy surrounding Majors.

In the meantime, Palmer’s podcast continues to feature a wide range of guests, with the most recent episode with Kash Doll offering fans a different kind of conversation.

It remains to be seen if the Majors interview will ever see the light of day, or if Palmer will address the situation publicly.

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