Priyanka Chopra responded Thursday to the growing backlash against her upcoming new show, The Activist.
The Activist‘s initial concept was to have contestants compete in several challenges for a cash grant and to raise awareness for their particular issue. With Chopra, Usher and Julianne Hough were set to serve as judges. However, the backlash was immediate when the series was unveiled, with some critics saying the show pitted activists against one another for entertainment.
Chopra took to Instagram to acknowledge the growing complaints, declaring, “You were heard.”
“The show got it wrong, and I’m sorry that my participation in it disappointed many of you,” the actress continued. “The intention was always to bring attention to the people behind the ideas and highlight the actions and impact of the causes they support tirelessly.”
CBS has since announced plans to revise The Activist, turning it into a documentary that will remove all competitive elements and instead celebrate the six individuals and their work.
Referencing the show’s new direction, Chopra added, “I’m happy to know that in this new format, their stories will be the highlight, and I’m proud to collaborate with partners who have their ear to the ground and know when it’s time to hit pause and re-evaluate.”
The Quantico star’s remarks come a day after Hough apologized, saying the show “missed the mark” and understood why critics called it “tone-deaf.”
The Activist was originally intended to premiere in late October. CBS, in tandem with the show’s production partners Global Citizen and Live Nation, have yet to announce the show’s new airdate.
Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and more
May 2, 2024
She's working late, 'cause she's a singer. Sabrina Carpenter will be the musical guest on the May…
Stay in the ‘X-Men’ mansion, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ house and more with Airbnb’s new Icons listings
May 2, 2024
AirbnbAirbnb is already known for providing a home away from home for millions of travelers around…
A symptom of being spicy: Shinedown announces signature hot sauce line
May 2, 2024
Courtesy of ShinedownShinedown is launching their own line of hot sauces.Made in collaboration with…
Sweet 16: CBS breaks own decades-old record as the most-watched primetime network for 16 straight seasons
May 2, 2024
Justin Hartley in 'Tracker' - CBS/Sergei BachlakovThe Eye network is crying happy tears: CBS…
Nick Jonas to co-star with Paul Rudd in musical comedy ‘Power Ballad’
May 2, 2024
Mauricio Santana/Getty ImagesNick Jonas' movie The Good Half is being screened in over 900 theaters…
Disney+ reveals new Simpsons Mother’s Day short, ‘May the 12th Be with You’
May 2, 2024
Disney+Disney+ announced Thursday that it will be celebrating Mother's Day early — on Friday, May…
Maya Rudolph and Jake Gyllenhaal to finish out ‘Saturday Night Live”s 49th season in May
May 2, 2024
NBCUniversalSaturday Night Live announced Thursday that its final two shows of the 49th season will…
Drew Barrymore teams with Justin Bieber’s drew house for new capsule collection
May 2, 2024
CBS Media Ventures In 2019, Drew Barrymore teamed up with Justin Bieber's fashion line, drew house,…