Oct 19, 2017

Chris Savino, creator of "The Loud House," fired from Nickelodeon for alleged sexual harassment.

A Nickelodeon spokesperson confirmed to Cartoon Brew that Chris Savino has been fired from Nickelodeon. [The statement reads, "Chris Savino is no longer working with Nickelodeon. We take allegations of misconduct very seriously and are committed to fostering a safe and professional work environment, free of harassment and other inappropriate behavior."

"The current second season of Loud House continues to air on Nickelodeon and is in production," the statement continued. Season 3 is slated to air in early 2018."

In an exclusive article published Tuesday, Cartoon Brew reported that Chris Savino was suspended by Nickelodeon last week due to an internal personnel investigation. Cartoon Brew learned that the 46-year-old industry veteran had been accused by 12 female Nickelodeon employees of inappropriate behavior and harassment.

Following the publication of our article, people who had previously worked with Savino, such as "Bojack Horseman" director Anne Walker Farrell, spoke about previous harassment incidents they had received from Savino.

More than 200 women in the animation industry released an open letter today calling for an end to sexual harassment in animation studios. The letter was conceived last week and was also a response to Savino's case, but was not made public at that time.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nickelodeon Group President Saima Zarghami also released a staff memo today reaffirming the network's "non-negotiable" commitment to a "safe and professional work environment" following Savino's firing

Zarghami also issued a staff memo today reaffirming the network's "non-negotiable commitment to a safe and professional work environment.

The full text of Zarghami's letter follows:

Nickelodeon is now incredibly successful and continues to thrive because of the people who work here. You all put your heart and soul into what you do. And we are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed and thrive here.

Like Viacom as a whole, what we have long provided is a commitment to fostering a safe and professional work environment. This is one of our core principles and is non-negotiable.

This principle is not an idea that can be promoted only from the top down. It is everyone's responsibility to contribute to our culture, to respect each other, and to promote inclusiveness and respect at all levels.

I have been with this company for over 30 years, and since the beginning, I have come to work and left every day feeling that we are doing good work, that we are good people, and that it is a privilege and responsibility to create great characters and stories for our children.

In the current climate, I feel it is necessary to say that if you encounter or witness an uncomfortable situation at work, it is okay to speak up. If you hear something and don't know what to do, it is also okay to tell your supervisor or the human resources department. If you need help in any way, it is safe to ask for help. [and I am proud of the great brand and business we have built.

-Saima [29]