NEW YORK, N.Y. — A tense on-air exchange unfolded between Piers Morgan and MSNBC host Joy Reid during an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, as Morgan accused Reid of past homophobic remarks while discussing LGBTQ representation and media.
During the segment, Morgan asked Reid, “Have you watched Brokeback Mountain?” referencing the acclaimed 2005 film featuring a romantic relationship between two men. Reid responded by pivoting to a separate controversy, criticizing a children’s book she said includes inappropriate sexual content.
Morgan then cited a past blog post allegedly written by Reid in which she stated she wouldn’t watch Brokeback Mountain because she didn’t want to see two male characters having sex. “Your words, not mine, Joy,” Morgan said.
Reid responded, “And your point is?”
Morgan replied, “That makes you a bit of a hypocrite when you’re taking the position of being an ally for the LGBTQ community.”
The exchange reignited discussion around Reid’s past blog posts, which came under scrutiny in 2018. At the time, Reid apologized for some remarks and claimed other content had been altered without her knowledge.
Neither Reid nor MSNBC has issued a new public comment following the exchange.
Piers Morgan challenged Joy Reid over past comments on homosexuality, sparking renewed debate over her record on LGBTQ issues.
Ask ChatGPT
