The A&E network has decided to not suspend Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, after saying they had been placing him on indefinite hiatus following his controversial comments about gay sex.

In a statement, the community attempted to explain why they “reacted so speedy” to Robertson’s interview with GQ magazine but additionally demonstrated that they plan to resume filming with all the Robertson household as scheduled later this spring.

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Read the entire statement from A&E under:

As a world media content company, A+E Networks’ core values are situated round creativity, inclusion and mutual recognize. We consider it’s a privilege for our brands to be invited into people’s residence and we operate with a powerful experience of integrity and deep commitment to these principals.

Because of this we reacted so quickly and strongly to a recent interview with Phil Robertson. Whereas Phil’s comments made in the interview reflect his non-public views in accordance with his own beliefs, and his personal non-public trip, he and his family have publicly said they remorseful about the “coarse language” he used and the mis-interpretation of his core beliefs based handiest on the article. He also made it clear he would “never incite or motivate hate.” We at A+E Networks expressed our disappointment along with his statements in the article, and reiterate that they are not views we hold.

However Duck Dynasty shouldn’t be a express about one man’s views. It resonates with a big target market as a result of it’s a show about household… a family that The usa has come to love. As you will have considered in lots of episodes, they arrive collectively to mirror and pray for harmony, tolerance and forgiveness. These are three values that we at A+E Networks additionally really feel strongly about.

So after discussions with the Robertson household, in addition to consulting with a large number of advocacy teams, A&E has determined to resume filming Duck Dynasty later this spring with all the Robertson domestic.

We will additionally use this second to launch a national public provider campaign (PSA) promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all individuals, a message that helps our core values as an organization, and the values found in Duck Dynasty. These PSAs will air throughout our entire portfolio.

The Robertson domestic has been on a contractually-stipulated hiatus for duck searching season since the story broke on December 18th, so with the news that the convey will resume filming on agenda, it does not seem that the “suspension” affected the network’s skill to deliver the convey on time.

[h/t THR]
[picture via A&E]

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