Leah Remini Defends 'Kevin Can Wait' After Donna's Death
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Remini Says She Isn't to the One to Blame for Hayes' Departure
After appearing in a guest role in the first season, Remini was made a series regular for Season 2. A handful of Kevin Can Wait fans were of the opinion that Remini and CBS "pushed" Hayes out of the show.
"@LeahRemini I am all about your Scientology crusade. Classless that you hurt another actress when you don't need the money. Sh*tty girl code," one user wrote.
Remini, 47, then numbered off the reasons why she wasn't to be blamed for the treatment of Hayes.
"1) I didn't make that decision 2) it's a sitcom & it isn't that deep 3) she is on another show 4) real things are going on in the world," Remini wrote.
prevnext@LeahRemini I am all about your Scientology crusade. Classless that you hurt another actress when you don't need the money. Shitty girl-code
— Christine (@UESChristine) September 26, 2017
Remini Reacts to the Critics
Some fans were "disgusted" with the show and even hoped for its future cancellation.
How do you really feel? I feel like you are sugar coating it
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 25, 2017
"Still disgusted with #kevincanwait," one fan wrote. "Season 1 was so good. i hope season 2 bombs & gets cancelled."
Remini responded with sarcasm.
"How do you really feel? I feel like you are sugar coating it?" she wrote.
This particular fan clearly got Remini rather stirred up as the King of Queens alum replied in a follow-up tweet.
In her response, Remini slammed the user for wanting the show to be canceled, which would result in hundreds of people losing their jobs. She also told the Twitter user who was so "disgusted" that they should see how they feel after watching her A&E documentary, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.
"And put 299 people out of work? Good wish. Disgusted?! I have [another] show u should watch on Tuesday on @AETV see if you get disgusted then," she wrote.
prevnextAnd put 299 people out of work? Good wish. Disgusted?! I have avorher show u should watch on Tuesday on @AETV see if you get disgusted then
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 26, 2017
Fans Bash Both Remini and the Show Itself
Not only did some Twitter users lashed out at Remini over Hayes' departure, but they also bashed Kevin Can Wait as a whole.
"Sweetie fans are not only trashing you, but they're trashing the show as well. It's really really bad. Sorry," the user wrote.
Thank you for the reality check sweetie. You really checked me huh?
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 26, 2017
"Thank you for the reality check sweetie," Remini wrote. "You really checked me huh?"
Even though Remini clapped back at a slew of Twiter users, she didn't react to all of them with fiery comments. She did express her disappointment that one Kevin Can Wait fan won't be watching anymore.
"@KevinJames @LeahRemini Really enjoyed Season 1 of #KevinCanWait. Wasn't feeling it tonight," one Twitter user wrote. "Disappointed you got rid of @hayeslady."
Remini tweeted in response: "Sorry u won't be watching then."
Sorry you won't be watching then
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 26, 2017
Be sure to check out Kevin Can Wait on Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBS.
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