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Topics: Elon Musk, Twitter, Social Media, Celebrity, Viral
Poppy Bilderbeck
Topics: Elon Musk, Twitter, Social Media, Celebrity, Viral
Celebrities are speaking out and leaving Twitter as a result of Elon Musk taking over the platform.
After yo-yoing around whether he was actually buying Twitter or not, Elon Musk has officially taken over the social networking platform and has subsequently made the 'most expensive joke in history'.
The Tesla CEO bought Twitter for a mere $44 billion (£38 billion) despite at one point announcing he would be pulling out of the deal and seeing a lawsuit filed against him by the social networking site.
It seems like the drama has all gotten too much for some celebs, with many deciding now is a good time to pack up their bags and leave the platform.
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Despite Musk's apparent indecision over whether he'd be acquiring Twitter or not, since he's taken over the platform, he's been a lot more swift in his actions.
The SpaceX CEO has already reportedly fired top executives from the company and Kanye West's Twitter account has been restored - although Musk claims he had nothing to do with it.
Either way, many celebrity Twitter users have had enough and have decided to leave the platform in protest.
Not so amused by Musk's recent tweets since acquiring Twitter - such as, 'Finally, the truth that carbs are amazing can be said on this platform! #FreeSpeech' - celebrities such as US television screenwriter Shonda Rhimes - the head writer on Grey's Anatomy - have announced their departure from the social media site.
Rhimes wrote: "Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye."
Actor Ken Olin from series Thirtysomething (1987) also revealed he would be 'out of here'.
She said: "Hey all - I’m out of here. No judgement.
"Let’s keep the faith. Let’s protect our democracy. Let’s try to be kinder.
"Let’s try to save the planet. Let’s try to be more generous. Let’s look to find peace in the world."
Bill and Ted actor Alex Winter also appears to have ditched the platform following tweets criticising Musk - his account is no longer accessible.
Modern Family actor Josh Gad is also debating whether or not to leave the platform.
He said: "Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not.
"Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is.
"Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for."
Gad's tweet follows a 500 percent rise in the use of the n-word since Musk took over the platform.