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Gayle King Sparks Controversy with Inadvertent Slur on CBS

4/5/2025

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Gayle King ignited a firestorm on "CBS Mornings" when she quoted comedian Matteo Lane, inadvertently using a gay slur during the broadcast. While Lane chuckled and showed his fondness for King, viewers were divided—some found it funny, while others were outraged. In response to the backlash, CBS swiftly pulled the segment from their online platforms.

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Story summary

Gayle King ignited a firestorm on "CBS Mornings" when she quoted comedian Matteo Lane, inadvertently using a gay slur during the broadcast. While Lane chuckled and showed his fondness for King, viewers were divided—some found it funny, while others were outraged. In response to the backlash, CBS swiftly pulled the segment from their online platforms.