Duck
Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Suspended Over Anti-Gay Remarks
A&E has suspended "Duck
Dynasty" star Phil Robertson following anti-gay comments he made in a recent
GQ profile, according to a report by Entertainment Weekly.
In an interview with GQ's Drew Magary,
the head of the family in the wildly popular A&E series expressed his view
that homosexuality was immoral, likening it to bestiality. Some of the remarks
were made using off-color language.
Backlash was widespread and pronounced, including condemnation
from GLAADand the Human Rights Campaign.
“We are extremely
disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on
his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty. His
personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been
strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed
Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely."
Entertainment
Weekly added that the rest of the family starring in "Duck Dynasty"
will remain on the program.
Earlier on Wednesday, a representative from A&E submitted a statement to The
Huffington Post from Phil Roberston in response to
the controversy:
“I myself am a
product of the 60s; I centered my life around sex, drugs and rock and roll
until I hit rock bottom and accepted Jesus as my Savior. My mission today is to
go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the bible
teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be
together. However, I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they
are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love
all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”
Following the news
of Robertson's suspension, a tweet from the account of former Alaska governor
and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin defended the "Duck
Dynasty" star:
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