article_snippet: In a statement on Thursday, Univision called Rodner Figueroa's comments 'completely reprehensible' and said they 'in no way reflect the values or opinions of Univision.' '
article_snippet: Yesterday during the entertainment show El Gordo y La Flaca, Rodner Figueroa made comments about First Lady Michelle Obama that were completely reprehensible and in no way reflect the values or opinions of Univision. '
article_snippet: I can't accept that I am being called a racist and being fired for that reason and being humiliated by Univision after working there for 17 years,' Rodner Figueroa said. '
article_snippet: Univision is the largest Spanish-language network in the United States, reaching an estimated 94 million U.S. homes.
article_snippet: Univision ranks fifth among all television networks in the U.S. Figueroa, who won the Outstanding Daytime Talent in Spanish category at the Daytime Emmy Awards last June, issued an apology on Thursday .
article_snippet: I take responsibility for this lack of judgement in my part, but I can't accept that I am being called a racist and being fired for that reason and being humiliated by Univision after working there for 17 years.
article_snippet: An information leak from Univision executives, I was condemend in social media, trying to destroy my career in an unfair manner, without letting me know personally and without an investigation that would allow to clear up the situation.
highlights_snippet: Also accused Univision of trying to destroy Rodner Figueroa career 'in an unfair manner'
  At the Daytime Emmy Awards