'Scandal' star Columbus Short apologizes for his behavior

By Star Connor | Apr 25, 2014 10:53 AM EDT

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Columbus Short might want to take a chill pill for a while, and lay off of appearances. After his interview last week with the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and using the "n" word, the troubled actor is now speaking out and apologizing for his behavior on the show.

Via his publicist, the Scandal star has issued a statement sent directly to the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Last Friday, was the day after the season finale of Scandal, and Short's character, Harrison Wright faced his fate with a confrontation with B613's Rowan Pope, who is Olivia Pope's father. The finale ended and fans were left not knowing if Harrison was shot.

Short who has been battling personal issues at home with his estranged wife, Tanee McCall is facing a divorce, due to domestic violence. McCall claims that her husband threatened her with a knife and would kill her and himself.

During his interview with TJMS is seems that things went sour, and even confrontational, especially when he was questioned about his wife, and the song "Gave Ya."

In the actors statement to the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Short gives his apologies.

Read the Statement:

"TJMS, My sincerest apologies for the confusion over my appearance on your show last Friday morning. I am a long time supporter and admirer of The Tom Joyner Morning Show and I was looking forward to an opportunity to speak with you and your audience.  Unfortunately, the early morning (approximately 5:45AM Pacific Time) following a late-night event had me at what some describe, less than my best.

To clarify a few of my statements:

1. I rarely use the "n" word and I could not have picked a worse time to do so. I deeply apologize for directing it towards you.

2. Regarding my statements about women being insecure, I am a strong believer and supporter of women and I am always amazed by all that our better halves accomplish. I come from a family of strong black women and I would never discredit or minimize their success. I have the deepest respect for women, their strength and innate beauty. To suggest anything else was never my intent. I simply wanted to emphasize that women have no reason to feel that way and my song, "Gave Ya", is meant to convey just that.

3. Lastly, just to clarify, I was not high, drunk or otherwise under the influence. I was simply exhausted. After a long day, the early call threw off my schedule.

This was no excuse - you and those who support me deserved better.  Please accept my deepest apologies for any misunderstandings for that morning call. It would be an honor to appear on the TJMS in the future to set things right with your audience."


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