Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is reportedly developing a talk show, and Kathy Griffin has already ‘declined’ his offer to appear as a guest on an episode.
The tentative talk show, Common Ground, will see Spicer interview notable people, according to the New York Times.
A pitch sheet for the show says Spicer will host ‘some of the most interesting and thoughtful public figures for a drink and some lite conversation at a local pub or cafe’.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer (left) is reportedly developing a talk show, and Kathy Griffin (right) has already ‘declined’
The tentative talk show, Common Ground, will see Spicer interview notable people. So far, showrunners have reached out to Griffin, who reportedly declined to appear on the show. Griffin retweeted the tweet above on Monday
The show, which will film its pilot episode in July, will feature one guest per episode.
So far, showrunners have reached out to Griffin, who reportedly declined to appear on the show.
Griffin retweeted a tweet shared by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman that read: ‘Source says @kathygriffin was also invited but she declined.’
But the comedienne wasn’t the first to decline Spicer’s offer.
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti, also said no.
‘I turned down Sean Spicer for his new show despite the fact that it would have been YUGE with the biggest ratings since the Apprentice and the largest live audience since the 2017 Inauguration (which was the largest ever on record)!!!!!!!!!’ Avenatti tweeted Monday evening.
In his tweet, Avenatti was referring to Spicer’s ridiculed statement that the president’s inauguration was the most widely seen in history.
Spicer quit as press secretary in July, just six months into Trump’s presidency. He was replaced by Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
But the comedienne wasn’t the first to decline Spicer’s offer. Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, Michael Avenatti (pictured), also said no
In his tweet, Avenatti was referring to Spicer’s ridiculed statement that the president’s inauguration was the most widely seen in history
According to the Times, no network is attached to the project, but its pilot episode is reportedly being produced Debmar-Mercury and Pilgrim Media Group.
Debmar-Mercury is the syndicator for The Wendy Williams Show and Family Feud.
Spicer told the newspaper that the show is in the works.
‘In this current environment, I think it’s important to have a platform where we can have civil, respectful, and informative discussions on the issues of the day,’ Spicer said.
Spicer is also set to release his memoir ‘The Briefing’ next month. The book will reveal details of his tenure as the press secretary.
He also claimed that it will hit back at the news media for its ‘rampant hostility’ towards President Donald Trump.
Spicer said that writing the book was ‘very cathartic’ and that he had ‘saved a lot of therapy bills’ by putting his account of things down.