The latest drama unfolded after Musk pulled the plug on his highly anticipated exclusive show with ABC, calling the network “a disgrace to the media industry.” Of course, the phrase “disgrace to the media industry” might not sting so much coming from a guy who once tweeted a poop emoji at the head of a rival car company, but Musk’s words have certainly sent ripples through both Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
The now-canceled show, tentatively titled Elon’s Space Odyssey, was set to be the next big thing in television. Imagine a blend of Survivor, Shark Tank, and Star Trek—all rolled into one, with Musk himself as the central figure guiding viewers through the wonders of space exploration, advanced AI, and his bizarre love for memes. The premise was simple: contestants would compete for a spot on a future SpaceX mission to Mars, where the ultimate prize was to become the first influencer on the Red Planet.
