Alex Reid Slams Katie Price For 'Inciting Transgender Hatred' Over 'Loose Women' Comments
Alex Slams Katie Price For 'Spreading Transphobia'
Daniel Welsh— The Huffington Post UK
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Alex Reid has accused his ex-wife Katie Price of “inciting hate” towards the transgender community, over comments she made on ‘Loose Women’ earlier this week.
Katie appeared on the panel show on Tuesday afternoon, and raised eyebrows during a discussion about Eddie Redmayne’s latest film, ‘The Danish Girl’.
When asked whether she feels she could stand by a partner if he came out as transgender, Katie remarked she’d been in “a similar situation” in the past, referencing her marriage to Alex, who has been known to dress as a female alter-ego, Roxanne.
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Katie on 'Loose Women'
She added: “If he does end up being a transgender then it wouldn't surprise me. It's hard for me to say why on daytime TV.”
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Alex has now issued a response to Katie, suggesting she was being irresponsible by making such comments.
“She says she doesn't want to talk about me, or give me airtime but she continues to talk about me - it's disgusting.
"Furthermore, her ridiculing me is inciting prejudice and hate against trans people."
Insisting he has “no intention” of transitioning, Alex added to BANG Showbiz: “The sniggering and coquettish giggling actually upset me more for those facing ridicule every day, perhaps going through transition, as it somehow became a joke, something to be laughed at and made fun of.”
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Katie Price and Alex Reid, while they were still an item
This isn’t the first time that Alex has criticised Katie, for discussing his private life in the press.
Judy Finnigan's Comments On 'Non-Violent Rape'(01 of08)
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In her very first appearance on the 'Loose Women' panel, Judy caused outcry with her comments defending convicted rapist Ched Evans and his potential return to football, insisting he'd "served his time", adding: "The rape was not violent, he didn't cause any bodily harm to the person."Not exactly off to a flying start... (credit:Rex/Ken McKay/ITV)
'Is It Ever A Woman's Fault If She Is Raped?'(02 of08)
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This social media poll obviously landed the show in seriously hot water, with critics suggesting that a topic as serious as rape isn't really up for debate at all, but in particular on a lunchtime panel show.
Janet Street-Porter(03 of08)
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JSP is always a polarising figure, but when she saw a photo of Prince George on the show and called him a 'cross-dressing billionaire', she managed to raise even more eyebrows than usual. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Nadia Sawalha Says Being Transgender Is 'A Trend'(04 of08)
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Nadia was faced with a Twitter backlash when she suggested that the rise in children being diagnosed as transgender was 'the in thing' and compared it to 'self-harm', calling it a 'fashionable word that has been taken on'. (credit:ITV)
Coleen Nolan And Her Son(05 of08)
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Coleen Nolan caused a stir in 2005, when she suggested that if her 16-year-old son passed his exams, she would pay for him to take a trip to see the Red Light District in Amsterdam.Despite criticism, Coleen stood by her comments at the time, insisting she'd rather he went there than a trip to Ibiza where he would "probably have unprotected sex with lots of girls", insisting: "I'd rather he does it somewhere well-policed and where the girls have health checks than behind the wall of a club in Ibiza."Meanwhile, her ex-husband, Shane Richie, said he was "appalled" by Coleen's suggestion. (credit:Ken McKay/ITV)
Jamelia Talks Older Mums(06 of08)
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Plus-size fashion isn't the only hot topic that has landed Jamelia in hot water, though, after she was criticised for comments she made about women who choose to become mothers later in life.One such critic was Tina Malone, who had a baby via IVF at 50 years old, who said she was "furious" with Jamelia, tweeting that at her age: "I am fitter, look better, have more energy, can cook, work, clean, and go [all night]... and I have a 32-year-old!! And Jamelia, I am wiser!!!" (credit:Steve Meddle/Rex/ITV)
Jacqueline Jossa Hits Out At The Show(07 of08)
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The 'EastEnders' actress blasted the show in 2016, when she claimed that her interview contained a line of questioning related to her fiancé's past relationship, and allegations of abuse and threats, which she'd not been briefed about beforehand. (credit:Rex Shutterstock/ITV)
THAT Katie Hopkins Interview(08 of08)
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Shortly after her eviction from the 'CBB' house, 'Loose Women' invited Katie Hopkins onto the show to offer her side of the story.However, the interview came under fire not because of what Katie said, but because of the panel, who were labelled 'bullies' and 'unprofessional' by some critics over their - admittedly, pretty intense - grilling. (credit:Rex/Ken McKay/ITV)