The cast of "The Conners" Hope The viewers will always look without Roseanne Barr

It was not so long ago Roseanne Fans celebrated the restart of their favorite 80s family sitcom, guided by Roseanne Barr herself. After a 20-year hiatus, they were eager to bring the Conner family back to their living room. Viewers were eager to watch them make fun of dinner on the same table and the same kitchen chairs, or learn another life lesson before this quilt disappeared under a well-worn sofa. However, after Barr made a series of racist comments online, the long-awaited family reunion was cut short and Roseanne was canceled for good. A product of controversy, The conners 16 October, and although the reality is still topical, the others Conners distribution members are optimistic about the stories that remain to be told.

So how did all this happen? In May, two months after the first reboot, Barr published a racist tweet attacking former White House advisor, Valerie Jarrett. People. Many people, including ABC and other members of the cast, quickly took action to denounce his behavior. Others remained speechless and wondered how the show and the network could recover.

Now that the production of The conners is in full swing, the remaining actors have been able to gather their thoughts to share with the world. Most importantly, they hope you will sit in front of your TV and join them on Tuesday night. Here is what they said.

John Goodman

At first, Barr's husband, John Goodman, chose to remain silent after Roseanne officially ended, saying that he "would rather say nothing than cause more problems", according to Entertainment tonight. Since then, and since the birth of The connershe decided to keep moving forward. "We rely on each other when we do this show," Goodman said. People. "And support each other – it's a very strong feeling among us. It's different, but we can create something new. Let us finish the story on our own terms. Come with us and see how we are doing.

Sara Gilbert

Gilbert was one of the first members of the cast to make themselves known in response to Barr's comments on social media, and she did not screw up the blazon of the fact that she was deeply disappointed . "Roseanne's recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and many others, are abominable and do not reflect the beliefs of our team, team or anyone associated with our show.

She followed with a comment about his adoration for the show, they were all a huge part of. "It's incredibly sad and difficult for all of us because we've created a series in which we believe, which we are proud of and the public loves – a separate show of opinion and words from a cast member ", she says.

Laurie Metcalf

Metcalf was one of the quietest before joining Goodman and Gilbert in the People interview that brought them together on the subject. She said that she was still crying the loss of a family member, in real life and on television. "There were a lot of risks involved," she said in the interview. "But we all decided as a group to take the risk, knowing that we could be judged by deciding to come back."

Michael Fishman

Fishman, who plays D.J. Conner, wrote that he was "devastated, not for the end of the Roseanne show, but for all those who put their heart and soul into our jobs and the public who welcomed us into their homes. "Reflect inclusivity.The words of a person do not illustrate the thought of all involved."

Alicia Goranson

Goranson said on her private Twitter page that she was devastated by the cancellation of the show, "but the effects of hate speech and racism on individuals and society are even more devastating." .

Jayden Rey

She is only in fourth grade, a new member of the Roseanne thrown in his last season. She never addressed Barr's controversy directly, but shared her optimism about the difficulties on her Instagram account. "This recent experience taught me early on that life was not always going the way we had planned, "she wrote. However, even if we are still breathless, we must count our benefits and continue to move forward.

Johnny Galecki

Sometimes a picture is worth 1,000 words. Instead of saying anything, Galecki posted on Instagram a photo celebrating diversity in the face of hatred. People confirmed that he would appear on The conners in September.

Emma Kenney

Kenney joined the cast of Roseanne as a new addition to the reset, and it was overwritten to see it finish as well. But she is thrilled to be part of the new family business. "As I called my manager to stop working Roseanne, It was said that it was canceled, she tweeted. "I feel so empowered by @iamwandasykesChanning Dungey and anyone at ABC is fighting for morals and abuse of power. Bullies will never win. "She also wrote that she was "hurt, embarrassed and disappointed" by Barr's initial comments.

Although the past year has been a roller coaster of emotions and decisions for most The connersHopefully this reincarnation of their family history will give them and their fans lessons and laughter that they never seem to tire of.