Jeffrey Tambor 'profoundly disappointed' in Amazon for 'Transparent' dismissal

 "Transparent" star Jeffrey Tambor said in a statement obtained by ABC News Thursday that he is "profoundly disappointed" that Amazon made the decision to fire him from the series.

A spokesman for the streaming service confirmed Thursday that the actor would not take part in the show's fifth season in light of sexual harassment allegations made against him late last year.

The Amazon spokesman had no additional comment.

“I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me. I am even more disappointed in [series creator] Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates. In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have NEVER been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon," Tambor said in a statement.

He continued, "Therefore, I can only surmise that the investigation against me was deeply flawed and biased toward the toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set. As I have consistently stated, I deeply regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone and I will continue to vehemently defend myself. I also deeply regret that this ground-breaking show, which changed so many lives, is now in jeopardy. That, to me, is the biggest heartbreak.”

Source :- abcnews