Rodner Figueroa Vs Univision Lawsuit: Former TV Host Says 'Everything Is In The Past'

Rodner Figueroa was once the go-to guy at Univision for everything fashion, up until he made an unfortunate remark about Michelle Obama. The now 43-year-old Venezuelan personality was deemed a racist following his comparison of the First Lady to a character on "The Planet Of The Apes" during a make-up segment. Figueroa quickly issued an apology, but that wasn't enough to keep his job. "I want to make it clear that I'm not racist and my comment wasn't directed personally to you, but to the characterization of the artist, that left a lot to be desired. The clip in full context is proof," he wrote in a statement. "I feel embarrassed, I ask for forgiveness, because there is no excuse for a professional like me to make those types of comments that can be interpreted as offensive and racist in a volatile moment that we live in our country."

Figueroa also wrote: "I am a decent person, but I'm a human that makes mistakes like this one. Although the comment was unpleasant and out of line, I do not deserved being called a racist and I have to defend myself for respect and love to my family, my father, my fans and my community. I was notified verbally that due to a complaint from your office I was fired. And thanks to an information leak from Univision executives, I was condemned on social media, destroying my career in an unfair manner, without letting me know personally and without an investigation that would allow to clear up the situation. Again, I offer my humble forgiveness for the misinterpretation and I assume the responsibility."

Now, months after the incident, Rodner was approached by "Suelta La Sopa" cameras. At the time of the scandal, it was said that he would file a lawsuit against the Spanish-language network. "Everything has been forgotten, everything is in the past," he told the reporter. "I am into what's next, but I don't have plans because I don't say anything that I am doing." Rodner didn't want to reveal what he is up to next year, if he will return to television and bring out those sharp scissors to talk about Latino celebrities. Would you like to see Rodner Figueroa back on tv? Sound off on the comment section below and watch the entire interview!