Donald Trump was accused of applying quid pro quo during his time at the White House, and Home Alone: Lost in New York director is now confirming that’s the way the twice-impeached president got himself a cameo in the holiday film classic.
06.12.2023 - 02:49 / nypost.com
Frasier” star Kelsey Grammer had an interview with the BBC cut short by Paramount+ representatives after the actor began to voice his support conversation turned to his support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. According to host Justin Webb, Grammer, mentioned comedienne, actor and producer Roseanne Barr during the segment which aired on BBC Radio 4’s Today program The 68-year-old “Cheers” alum allegedly explained that the idea for the “Frasier” revival came after the success of 2018’s “Roseanne” reboot, which returned after a 21-year hiatus.The ABC series was later canceled after Barr, a fellow Trump supporter, tweeted some controversial remarks including a a racist joke about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Barr, 71, was later killed off the show and the series was brought back as “The Conners.”“You mentioned Roseanne early on, who had a great comeback but also was a Trump supporter,” Webb asked at the end of the interview. “You were, at least you were, a Trump supporter.
I’m fascinated to know if you still are?”“I am,” Grammer replied, “and I’ll let that be the end of it.”But after the segment concluded, Webb went on to discuss Grammer’s statement.“I have to say, actually, Kelsey Grammer himself was perfectly happy to go on talking about it,” Webb said.“The Paramount+ PR people, less happy that he talked about it at some length,” he continued.“They decided that we’d had plenty of time for our interview. But I should stress that he was absolutely perfectly happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump and still does in the coming election,” added Webb.The Post has contacted Paramount+ and Grammer’s representatives for comment.Grammer has been outspoken about his views on politics in the past
.Donald Trump was accused of applying quid pro quo during his time at the White House, and Home Alone: Lost in New York director is now confirming that’s the way the twice-impeached president got himself a cameo in the holiday film classic.
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BBC interviewer has said that the Paramount PR team did not want him to press Kelsey Grammer on his support for Donald Trump.Grammer appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to promote the Frasier reboot when presenter Justin Webb started to ask him about his ongoing support for the former President.“You were a Trump supporter, I’m fascinated to know if you still are?” Webb asked the actor.“I am, and I’ll let that be the end of it,” responded Grammer.Following the interview, Webb added: “I should stress that he was perfectly happy to talk about why he supports Donald Trump and still does in the coming election.
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introducing the Gotham Historical Icon and Creator Tribute award on behalf of his new film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”“I just want to say one thing,” the actor continued. “The beginning of my speech was edited, cut out and I didn’t know about it. And I want to read it.