It appears some of the writers from “Empire” have gone radio silent now that it looks like Jussie Smollet’s story has fallen apart.
Writer Josh Allen, who tweeted under the handle @joshofanarchy, even deleted his whole account over it:
So how come jussie just scrubbed his twitter with everything about the attack. Might want to go check it out. haha
— snottypotty (@titansfight) February 15, 2019
One thing you should never do if you love your freedom or your edges is come for @joshofanarchy.
— Empire Writers (@EmpireWriters) February 15, 2019
That twitter account josh doesn’t exist?
— N.ot- F.or- L.oyalty league (@getnbusykings) February 19, 2019
This was the same account who said local Chicago reporter Rob Elgas should lose his job over his Smollett reporting:
The account is now deleted. It was the account that said I should be out of a job.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 19, 2019
Here’s the text of the now-deleted tweet, via Revolt.TV:
All I know is, @RobElgasABC7 needs to be out of a job. There’s irresponsible journalism, and then there’s what he and @ABC7Chicago did tonight — emboldening the haters. I have written on Empire from day one and no one EVER discussed writing Jussie off. EVER. KNOCK IT OFF
Cameron Johnson, another writer for “Empire,” jumped in saying Elgas to “report something that was demonstrably false”:
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Well, you did report something that was demonstrably false.
— Cameron Johnson (@cameronjawesome) February 19, 2019
But Elgas asked him to “provide more details” and for some reason, he hasn’t responded:
Hi Cameron. Can you provide more details?
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 19, 2019
As a matter of fact, the official account for the writers, @EmpireWriters, has been silent as well:
Also, if possible, could you or someone with @EmpireWriters confirm scripts are being changed/altered after new developments in the Chicago Jussie Smollett investigation. Thank you. Can DM me if that is easier.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 19, 2019
20th Century Fox did release a statement, as we told you, but they did not answer if there have been script changes or if his role was reduced, just that he’s, as of now, still on the show:
“Jussie Smollett continues to be a consummate professional on set and as we have previously stated, he is not being written out of the show.” – STATEMENT FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION AND FOX ENTERTAINMENT
— 20th Century Fox TV (@20centuryfoxTV) February 20, 2019
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 20, 2019
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 20, 2019
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