Tucker Carlson dares Piers Morgan to say anti-gay slur in heated interview
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A fiery exchange between Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan has gone viral after the American commentator repeatedly urged the British broadcaster to say an anti-gay slur during an interview on the Tucker Carlson Network.
The discussion, aired on 27 November, centred on free speech and political correctness following a case in the UK where a woman was convicted of a hate crime for using the slur in private messages. Carlson argued that “you’re allowed to be homophobic if you want in a free country” and pressed Morgan: “Would you say the word ‘fa****’ on camera?”.
Morgan refused, calling the term “derogatory” and insisting there is “no need to smear people” to make a point. He added that his stance was not about fear of arrest but respect for the LGBTQ+ community. Carlson, however, used the word multiple times during the segment, claiming his intent was to challenge censorship and defend free expression. “I can use any word I want,” he said, while denying being anti-gay.
The clash has sparked a wider debate on social media about the limits of free speech and the harm caused by slurs. Clips of the interview have been viewed millions of times, with reactions ranging from outrage to support for Carlson’s argument. Morgan later reiterated online that he declined because he “did not want to offend gay people”.
