Michael Fishman, who portrayed D.J. Conner on the ABC sitcom Roseanne, has issued an apology to fans for the turmoil that erupted during his recent feud with former co‑star Roseanne Barr. The actor took to social media to say he is “gonna keep pushing out love” and to express regret over the “chaos” that has surrounded the dispute.
In August, Fishman publicly declared that the 2018 reboot of Roseanne should have been cancelled after Barr posted a racist tweet. His statement sparked a back‑and‑forth with Barr, who responded that Fishman was …
“I’m sorry for the confusion and the drama that’s unfolded,” Fishman wrote in a post that was widely shared by fans of the show. “I’m going to keep pushing out love and focus on the good moments we all shared on the set.”
The original series, which ran from 1988 to 1997, was revived in 2018 but was abruptly cancelled in August of that year following Barr’s tweet. The controversy has drawn renewed attention to the cast and crew, with many fans expressing concern over the impact on the show’s legacy.
Fishman’s role as the teenage son of the Conner family made him a familiar face to audiences, and his recent comments have reignited discussions about the responsibilities of public figures and the fallout from social media missteps.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
