Elon Musk Shakes Up Hollywood: Buys ABC for $790M, Cancels The View After Alec Baldwin Insult
In a move that’s sending shockwaves through both the entertainment industry and Wall Street, tech magnate Elon Musk has reportedly acquired ABC for a staggering $790 million. And he wasted no time making headlines — immediately pulling the plug on the iconic daytime talk show The View.
The decision comes hot on the heels of a fiery episode where actor Alec Baldwin, never one to mince words, called Musk a “dickhead” on air — a jab reportedly aimed at the billionaire’s management of X (formerly Twitter). The insult quickly exploded across social media, igniting a firestorm that Musk seems to have answered with action rather than words.
While Musk hasn’t confirmed the insult as the direct cause of the cancellation, he did release a statement shortly after the move:
“Freedom of speech is vital, yet divisive and hateful language has no place in constructive discussions. This decision underscores my dedication to promoting meaningful dialogue.”
The View, a daytime TV staple known for its celebrity interviews and often heated panel discussions, has now aired its final episode — much to the outrage (and applause) of viewers. Fans of the show mourn the loss of a cultural mainstay, while Musk supporters hail the move as a long-overdue challenge to mainstream media.
“Finally, someone with the guts to stand up to the Hollywood echo chamber,” one X user wrote.
“Canceling a show over an insult? This is a dangerous path,” countered another.
The controversy has ignited fierce debate: Is this Musk flexing his billionaire muscles to control media narratives, or is it a stand against what he sees as a broken, biased media system?
Industry insiders are already speculating about what Musk’s next steps at ABC might look like. Will he pivot programming toward innovation and tech? Will ABC become a new mouthpiece for his ventures like Tesla, SpaceX, and X?
Meanwhile, The View’s longtime hosts — including Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar — are reportedly exploring new opportunities. Alec Baldwin has remained silent on the cancellation but remains a polarizing figure in the storm Musk has stirred.
One thing is clear: Elon Musk isn’t just building rockets and cars anymore — he’s rewriting the script for media power. Whether you see him as a bold visionary or a media menace, his latest move proves he’s not afraid to disrupt any industry he steps into.