In yet another episode of Elon Musk vs. the Universe, the billionaire tech mogul has
added another media outlet to his ever-growing list of enemies. This time, it’s ABC,
the venerable network that brought you The Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars,
now receiving Musk’s signature blend of disdain and dismissal.

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 fiyure guiding viewers
through the wonders of space exploration, advanced Al, and his bizarre love for
memes. 1he 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.

According to sources close to the production, the show was also going to feature
behind- the- scenes footage of Musk’s latest ventures, including his attempts to
build a space colony, underground hyperloop tunnels, and an all-electric
flamethrower. Essentially, it was Musk’s dream come to life: a showcase of his
genius and his ambition to take humanity to the stars-all neatly packayed for
prime-time Tv.

So why did Musk suddenly pull the plug? What could possibly have gone wrong in
this made-for-TV match made in heaven?

As with most things involving Elon Musk, the reasons are both mysterious and
dramatic. The billionaire initially remained tight-lipped, but when he finally decided
to speak out, he did so in the most Musk way possible: a series of cryptic tweets
followed by a bombshell interview.