Norm Macdonald apologizes after defending Roseanne and Louis C.K. in interview

TORONTO — Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald is apologizing for defending Roseanne Barr and Louis C.K. during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Barr, who hired Macdonald to write on her original “Roseanne” series, lost her comeback series over a racist tweet.

Louis C.K.’s production deal with FX Networks ended and a movie release was cancelled when he admitted to inappropriate behaviour following allegations from five women.

Macdonald told The Hollywood Reporter that people used to get a “second chance” when they admitted wrongdoing, but “now it’s admit wrongdoing and you’re finished.” He also said he was “happy the #MeToo movement has slowed down a little bit.”