A host of celebrities, including Kelly Osbourne and Lena Dunham, have taken to Twitter to applaud Kathy Griffin who quit as host of Fashion Police after just seven episodes. Kelly, who herself walked away from the show just days before Kathy, was among the first to commend her decision. 'I could not be more proud of you @kathygriffin you have my love and support always!' she wrote on Instagram, along with a TMI picture of the former co-hosts licking each other's tongues. Scroll down for video . Lip service: Kelly Osbourne was among the first to praise Kathy Griffin for following her out the Fashion Police door on Thursday . The 54-year-old comedienne announced abruptly on Thursday with a lengthy Twitter message that she was abandoning the post she had filled following the death of legendary host Joan Rivers in September. 'After seven episodes of Fashion Police, I discovered that my style does not fit with the creative direction of the show and now it’s time to move on,' Kathy wrote, claiming that while she was happy to playfully tease people about their clothes, she did not want to 'contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance towards difference'. It emerged on Friday that just after she jumped ship, Griffin emailed a number of her celebrity friends asking them to take to Twitter and make a public show of supporting her decision. Low-key: Kelly Osbourne kept a low profile as she was seen leaving the Chateau Marmont in LA on Friday . Police emergency: On Friday, Fashion Police exec producer Melissa Rivers was seen scrambling to LAX as her show goes into crisis . Shoe-filler: The daughter of late host Joan will temporarily step in when the show resumes on March 30 . The email, obtained by Buzzfeed, was subjected 'Here's why I need you...' was sent to a list of undisclosed recipients. 'I went live with the following statement on my social media platforms this evening. I’m reaching out to you because I think you will understand why I have made this decision and I am asking for your support via Twitter, etc. IF you are comfortable,' she wrote . 'I admire you & your work and hope that you can stand by me. Once again, IF you are comfortable. Oh, and I am nervous and scared about this…in case you’re wondering :wink:' before signing off Thanks! XXOO, Kathy Griffin'. She's out: Griffin announced via Twitter that she's quitting Fashion Police after seven episodes due to the 'creative direction of the show' Her supporter: The 30-year-old at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in January . Whether she as asked to or not, Lena Dunham quickly took to Instagram to praise Kathy's stand: 'Congrats to my beautiful friend Kathy Griffin for bravely saying enough is enough to intolerance of all kinds on television,' she wrote beneath a flashback photo of the comedienne wearing a pair of Minnie Mouse ears. 'She's modeling a better way for the youths (and working those ears).' Glee star Jane Lynch described Griffin as 'My brave and courageous friend,' adding: 'You're one classy dame. Onward and upward.' And Parks And Recreation's Aubrey plaza Tweeted: 'I have so much respect for Kathy Griffin. Cheers for doing what you think is right. She is my hero.' What she said: The 54-year-old comedienne wrote a lengthy letter explaining her decision . Actress Kristen Chenoweth Tweeted the star directly, saying: '@kathygriffin Gurl. I read your statement. Thanks for being WHO YOU ARE. Can't wait to work together on your chapter? You're every woman.' Fellow TV host Chelsea Handler, who walked away from her own show last year, wrote: '@kathygriffin way to go girl. Stick to your guns. Onwards and sideways. Lub you.' Among Kathy's other many supporters were chat show host Wendy Williams, who posted: 'I adore YOU and all YOU do!! xox'; while actress Alexandra Wentworth told her 'You go funny lady'; and Rosie O'Donnell simply said 'Proud of U!!!' All ears: Lena Dunham posted a flashback shot of Griffin who 'bravely saying enough is enough to intolerance of all kinds on television' You go 'Gurl': Jane Lynch, Wendy Williams and Kristin Chenoweth immediately got behind Kathy's decision . Comedian Billy Eichner saw the funny side, tweeting: 'I love Kathy and I've seen every episode of Fashion Police but somewhere Joan Rivers is cackling', before following it up with: 'THOU SHALL NEVER CROSS THE ALMIGHTY ZENDAYA AND LIVE TO TELL THE TALE! #FashionPolice.' Fellow comedienne Margaret Cho meanwhile saw it as an opportunity to throw her own hat in the ring, calling for a new version of the show called Fashion Police: Special Victims Unit. 'I actually make clothes @e_FashionPolice #StraightOuttaTheSweatshopAndIntoYourHeart so you should have me host x,' she joked. Sticking together: Fellow TV host Chelsea Handler, who left her own show last year, said she should 'stick to her guns' 'She is my hero': Aubrey Plaza of Parks And Recreation fame said she has 'so much respect' for the comedienne . Support: Rosie O'Donnell said she was proud of Kathy's decision . Not everybody was impressed with Kathy's decision, however. Mail Online Editor At Large Piers Morgan Tweeted: 'Kathy Griffin's quit Fashion Police because she doesn't like their mean humour? Ironically, one of the few times she's ever made me laugh. 'This is the same Kathy Griffin whose whole career has been predicated on b****ing about people and being mean, right? #HypocritePolice,' he added. Kathy's exit comes after her co-host Kelly left the celebrity couture hits and misses series following controversy stemming from Giuliana Rancic's comments about Zendaya's hair during The Oscars on February 22. Seeing the funny side: Billy Eichner and Margaret Cho cracked jokes about Kathy's exit . Hyprocrite? : However Piers Morgan wasn't impressed, saying the star's career 'has been predicated on b****ing about people' The exodus leaves two open spots alongside Giuliana and Brad Goreski on Fashion Police. Several names were suggested when Kelly announced her departure, but there have been no confirmations as of yet. Those named include reality star Khloe Kardashian, Real Housewives Of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes, Glee actress/singer Naya Rivera, model Chrissy Teigen, and hip-hop model Amber Rose. Meanwhile Melissa Rivers, the show's executive producer and daughter of original host Joan, will temporarily step in to host when the show resumes on March 30. Second exit: Kathy is the second person to quit Fashion Police as Kelly Osbourne, second from left, previously revealed she was leaving the series to pursue other projects . Controversial comment: Giuliana said Zendaya looked as though her hair would smell of 'weed' on the Oscars red carpet .
Griffin quits the show  just days after fellow co-host Kelly Osbourne walked away . Claims she will no longer 'contribute to a culture of intolerance towards difference'
Emails an undisclosed number of celebrity friends asking them to back her up on Twitter . Osbourne, Lena Dunham and Rosie O'Donnell are among the first to rally behind her .