DON IMUS DROPPED

Today, Don Imus's radio show has been dropped permanently from MSNBC.

"Effective immediately, MSNBC will no longer simulcast the Imus in the Morning radio program," said a statement from NBC news. "This decision comes as a result of an ongoing review process, which initially included the announcement of a suspension. It also takes into account many conversations with our own employees ."

Earlier this week, MSBNC said that broadcast of Imus's show would be suspended for two weeks starting April 16, after the host referred to players on the Rutgers women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos." "What matters to us most is that the men and women of NBC Universal have confidence in the values we have set for this company," the network said. "This is the only decision that makes that possible. Once again, we apologize to the women of the Rutgers basketball team and to our viewers. We deeply regret the pain this incident has caused."

Imus has apologized repeatedly for the comment. During an appearance on the Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, Imus said his remark was a joke that "went way too far."

Originating from WFAN in New York City and syndicated by Westwood One, Imus's show reaches an estimated 2.5 million people a week, the Associated Press reports. The simulcast on MSNBC reached an estimated 361,000 viewers in the first three months of the year, according to the AP.