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Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 7:35am On Nov 01, 2022
Celebrities are quitting Twitter after Elon Musk bought the social network
Poppy Bilderbeck

Published 7:29, 31 October 2022 GMT
| Last updated 7:44, 31 October 2022 GMT

Celebrities are speaking out and leaving Twitter as a result of Elon Musk taking over the platform.

After yo-yoing around whether he was actually buying Twitter or not, Elon Musk has officially taken over the social networking platform and has subsequently made the 'most expensive joke in history'.

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter for a mere $44 billion (£38 billion) despite at one point announcing he would be pulling out of the deal and seeing a lawsuit filed against him by the social networking site.

It seems like the drama has all gotten too much for some celebs, with many deciding now is a good time to pack up their bags and leave the platform.

Despite Musk's apparent indecision over whether he'd be acquiring Twitter or not, since he's taken over the platform, he's been a lot more swift in his actions.

The SpaceX CEO has already reportedly fired top executives from the company and Kanye West's Twitter account has been restored - although Musk claims he had nothing to do with it.

Either way, many celebrity Twitter users have had enough and have decided to leave the platform in protest.

Not so amused by Musk's recent tweets since acquiring Twitter - such as, 'Finally, the truth that carbs are amazing can be said on this platform! #FreeSpeech' - celebrities such as US television screenwriter Shonda Rhimes - the head writer on Grey's Anatomy - have announced their departure from the social media site.

Rhimes wrote: "Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye."

Actor Ken Olin from series Thirtysomething (1987) also revealed he would be 'out of here'.

She said: "Hey all - I’m out of here. No judgement.

"Let’s keep the faith. Let’s protect our democracy. Let’s try to be kinder.

"Let’s try to save the planet. Let’s try to be more generous. Let’s look to find peace in the world."

Bill and Ted actor Alex Winter also appears to have ditched the platform following tweets criticising Musk - his account is no longer accessible.

Modern Family actor Josh Gad is also debating whether or not to leave the platform.

He said: "Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not.

"Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is.

"Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for."

https://www.unilad.com/news/twitter-elon-musk-celebrities-quitting-20221031
Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by dawnomike(m): 7:38am On Nov 01, 2022
Well, I am sure he saw such coming and he is prepared for it...
Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by doggedfighter(f): 7:49am On Nov 01, 2022
Good







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Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by Nukilia: 8:19am On Nov 01, 2022
Good riddance to ... rubbish undecided
#LifeGoesOn

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Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by dyera(m): 10:49am On Nov 01, 2022
Running to where. Their followers are on Twitter, running away from Twitter is running away from where their followers are, only stupid celebrities would do such.

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Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 10:15am On Nov 20, 2022

Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:51pm On Nov 21, 2022
Freebird
Tom Stiglich November 21, 2022

Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 2:10pm On Nov 23, 2022
The Return of Babylon Bee! cheesy

Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 5:52pm On Dec 05, 2022

Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:38am On Dec 09, 2022
A.F. Branco Cartoon – Ol' Saint Twit
A.F. BRANCO on December 7, 2022 at 5:00 am

Elon Musk Grinch

To the MS-Media and the left, Elon is the Grinch who stole their corrupt censorship platform. Political cartoon by A.F. Branco ©2022.
Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 11:49pm On Dec 09, 2022
Elton John Says He's Quitting Twitter

Elton John is the latest celebrity to say he's leaving Twitter since Elon Musk took over, following musician Sara Bareilles and producer Shonder Rhimes.

Source

Re: Celebrities Are Quitting Twitter After Elon Musk Bought The Social Network by OLAADEGBU(m): 12:15am On Dec 10, 2022
Elton John Quits Twitter, Cites 'Misinformation'. Elon Musk Asks Him One Question....

Elton John should be more specific about what misinformation he's worried about.

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