FACT CHECK: Is Disney Selling ABC For $20 Billion?
A Facebook post falsely claims that Disney is selling ABC for $20 billion to a new owner who intends to cancel the talk show “The View.” The post, which features images of “The View” hosts alongside Cinderella’s Castle, is deemed false and originates from a satire website. Moreover, following public backlash, Disney has chosen to withdraw its bid to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit related to an incident where a New York doctor died from an allergic reaction after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant. This lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns and controversies surrounding Disney, but the claim about selling ABC is unfounded.
A post shared on Facebook claims Disney is selling ABC for $20 billion to a new owner who hopes to cancel talk show “The View.”
Verdict: False
The claim is baseless. It was originally posted by a website that publishes satire regularly.
Fact Check:
Following backlash, Disney decided to drop its bid for a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit, according to AP News. The suit was brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction while dining at a Disney Springs restaurant where the waiter claimed the food was prepared allergen-free, the outlet reported.
The post shared on Facebook alleges Disney is selling ABC network to a buyer who will cancel “The View.” The post shows an image of “The View” hosts Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar alongside an image of Cinderella’s Castle often seen in intros to movies from the franchise.
“Disney Is Selling ABC For $20 Billion, New Owner Wants The View Cancelled, ‘Worst Show Ever,’” the caption reads.
This claim is baseless, however. There are no credible news reports about this being the case. (RELATED: No, ABC News Reporter Pierre Thomas Did Not Say The Government Tried To Kill Trump)
The claim was originally posted to SpaceXMania in September 2023 where it is labeled as satire. “Please note that the article under the category ‘SATIRE’ are satirical in nature and are not meant to be taken seriously,” the site’s disclaimer reads. Check Your Fact debunked claims originating from this site several times previously.
Check Your Fact reached out to an ABC spokesperson for comment.
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