Michael Muhney tweeted that he was fired from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and the role of Adam Newman on December 17. He's been quiet ever since, until Monday when he tweeted, "Benjamin Franklin said it best, 'Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.' " On Tuesday, he followed that tweet up with the following: "...and that quote doesn't only apply to what is being said about ME. It also applies to others. Please be kind to everyone. #respect"
Meanwhile, his former-co-stars are coming out in support of actress Hunter King, who was on the receiving end of some vicious tweets following the TMZ story about Muhney being fired for allegedly groping King's breasts.
Joshua Morrow (@JoshuaMorrowYR):In other news, TMZ posted another Muhney story about when he was fired from VERONICA MARS, with their sources stating it was "partly because his ego was out of control."
Some people better lighten up on @HunterHaleyKing Shes a great kid & doesn't deserve any1 sayin anything negative about her #Ridiculous
Eileen Davidson (@eileen_davidson):
@YRInsider @YR_CBS 2 u who r bashing @HunterHaleyKing. Shes amazing, brave & courageous. She deserves 2 b applauded & repsected. THE END
Eileen Davidson (@eileen_davidson):
@HunterHaleyKing I have so much respect for you Hunter. My thoughts are with you. xoxoxox
Davidson later tweeted in response to a fan: "Hunter is not guilty of anything."
Greg Rikaart (@gregrikaart) defended King with fans who apparently believe they deserve to see Sony's internal employee reports on the firing before they make a decision about who is "guilty" in this ugly situation.
Christel Khalil (@ChristelAdnana) retweeted the following:
@DaysAddict The continued victimization of @HunterHaleyKing by other women is unacceptable to this and most woman AND men!
Jessica Collins @JessicaCollins):
Yes Brandon. #Kindness RT @DaysAddict
Can all my soap followers do me a favor and send some love & support to @HunterHaleyKing? Thanks! #YR
One TMZ source said, "I'm not a fan of Michael's," adding, "He had a VERY strong sense of self." We're told the consensus was ... his personality was just really tough to take. The final straw was that Michael allegedly released portions of the season finale online."
Another source tells TMZ ... the final straw was that Michael allegedly released portions of the season finale online.
With multiple stories about Muhney on TMZ and an appearance on their television show as well, it looks like they realize his firing equates to website hits and possibly ratings.
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