Columbus Short Talks Being Fired By Shonda Rhimes

Exclusive: Dish Nation had controversial star Columbus Short in our Atlanta studio to dish about what it was like being fired from the show and allegations that he abused his wife, which he calls “erroneous,” adding, “I never put my hands on a woman.”

Short, 32, played the role of Olivia Pope’s right-hand man, Harrison Wright, on the hit drama for three seasons before creator Shonda Rhimes axed him for personal issues that were made very public.

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[tangled]

He just THREW his career away. I just...don't understand. I believe he can bounce back, but he needs to reevaluate some things in his life. 

[rushud]

If Shonda was smart, she'd wait until Columbus got his ish together and then bring him back to the show in a shocking way. We never DID see him die. Did anyone ever see the body? What an exciting moment it would be for Olivia to discover he was alive and the whole "gladiator" crew to come together to find and rescue him. I mean he had a closed casket funeral for goodness sake. When the gladiators come together they could say his exact words when doing what they must.." Are we gladiators or are we bitches? GLADIATORS!" The ratings and attention to the show would shoot through the roof! Thumbs up so Shonda can see this..LOL jk..thumbs up if you agree though..lol.

[Its_ReneeNicole]

It’s 2021 and I’m ready for a Scandal reboot😊👏🏽

[emmad.]

I know this is off topic but the female interviewer has beautiful hair :)

[shantem]

I love him but come on you were not ready to go

[burntskillet-lvoe]

Gary looking at him like shut up you wasn't ready to go they fired you😢 and now you gone be fored from we run the world 😮bcome on black men do better😊

[laladesy]

So glad he’s not on the show anymore. Good rid

[keeping_youaccountable]

"I was ready to go" that's what all ego-hurt, insecure failures say

[burntskillet-lvoe]

Who else is her after the Denzel statement 😅