Through conversations with multiple sources, The Coast has confirmed that comedian and actor Cathy Jones is no longer with the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The departure follows a nearly three-decade-long tenure with the Halifax-based satirical news show—Jones has been a cast member since its first season aired in 1993, and is the only person to star in all of its 28 seasons.
Though Jones is not at liberty to discuss the details of her departure, she denies rumours that she was fired because of political differences or a refusal to comply with COVID-19 protocols. While the comedian is vocally against both masks and vaccines, she states that her relationship with 22 Minutes and its production company remains positive.
“For 28 years, I had a wonderful run with that show,” Jones says. “They were decent to me, and they’re friends.”
Jones’s name is conspicuously absent from a recent press release announcing season 29 of “the longest-running comedy in Canadian history.” That release says stars Mark Critch and Trent McClellan are being joined for the upcoming season by Aba Amuquandoh—newly promoted to be a full cast member—and auditions will be held to determine “a fourth series regular.” Representatives from 22 Minutes have not responded to requests for comments.
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This article appears in Jun 1-30, 2021.
Dishonourable discharge for delusional diatribes.
Opposed to Masks & Vaccines!?! What’s wrong with her?! Never thought she was so naive or uneducated!
Take the high road, Jonesy
Covid hype and fer mongering is a pain. We loved your contribution to a wonderful satirical show.
You play such unique characters and will be missed. Cathy come on we loved your yoga sequences.
Someone I have admired for years, suddenly I would not allow in my home, for my own safety
So disappointed. I thought she was much smarter than that.
She’s delutional alright. Totally adamant in her misguided beliefs. A conspiracy theorist’s delight.
As someone who has openly and privately offered me so much unsolicited health advice, I am not sorry. It got to be so much.. too much in fact. I think given how much she posts about being against vaccinations and masks, this is a fluff and toss away piece. That said, good luck with the career. This isn’t a funny matter.
I miss Cathy Jones. I’ve watched her for 28 years and seen her one woman shows.
Such talent!