Elon Musk Pulled 'Exclusive Show' from ABC, Called the Network 'A Disgrace'?

Claim: Rating: About this rating Labeled Satire A rumor that Elon Musk pulled an "exclusive show" from ABC was circulating online on Sept. 12, 2024. One Facebook post (archived) said the tech billionaire called the network "a disgrace to the media industry" when cancelling the the project.

The claim also appeared on a website called Esspots.com, which wrote: "The latest drama unfolded after Musk pulled the plug on his highly anticipated exclusive show with ABC." Esspots.



com then said the show would have been called "Elon's Space Odyssey," which the website described as "a blend of 'Survivor,' 'Shark Tank,' and 'Star Trek' — all rolled into one." (SpaceX Fanclub Facebook page) Some social media users seemed to take the rumor as fact. One Facebook user who shared the post said (archived): "They openly cheated on a presidential election! They are not journalists, they are biased terrorists who should be tried for treason!" Another wrote (archived): "Good for him.

Standing up for his beliefs." However, there was no evidence Musk pulled a show..

. Joey Esposito.