Probably had it coming.
He wasn't fired for that one comment. He was fired for an attitude, one which thought it could do and say anything no matter how offensive. The kind of person who would say that probably ain't a good spokeperson for a product or network.
He's not charming or likeable enough to get away with it.
I loved his comment wondering when Sharpton will apologize to the Duke lacrosse players. That was right on!
Arf