Tavis Smiley has blasted PBS for its decision to “indefinitely” suspend broadcasting his show on Wednesday following an accusation of sexual misconduct that the longtime talk-show host vehemently denies.
“I have the utmost respect for women and celebrate the courage of those who have come forth to tell their truth. To be clear, I have never groped, coerced, or exposed myself inappropriately to any workplace colleague in my entire broadcast career, covering 6 networks over 30 years,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. “Never. Ever. Never.”
“This has gone too far,” he said. “And, I, for one, intend to fight back.”