Joan Rivers Storms Out of CNN Interview: ‘Shut Up!’ (Video)

The E! “Fashion Police” host walks out on interview after becoming irritated with weekend anchor Fredricka Whitfield’s line of questioning

Joan Rivers abruptly ended an interview on CNN Saturday after she grew frustrated with weekend host Fredricka Whitfield’s questions, which she characterized as a “negative” attack rather than interview about a comedy book.

“You know, you have some shock value to you,” the CNN anchor observed. “The cover of your book, you’re wearing a fur and you knew that there would probably be animal rights activists…”

The E! host became fed up with the interview and she angrily cut her off, saying she was the wrong person to interview her.

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“This whole interview is turning into a defensive interview,” Rivers said.

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