Katie Price defends use of N-word on This Morning: ‘I’m glad I’ve made the headlines using that word’

The former glamour model was scolded for using the offensive language on daytime TV
Jennifer Ruby26 April 2017
The Weekender

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Katie Price has defended her repeated use of the N-word on This Morning, saying she is ‘glad’ that it made headlines.

The former glamour model, 38, refused to apologise for using the offensive language on daytime television, insisting that she did so to draw attention to online bullying and abuse.

“So I’ve just been on This Morning and I’ve made headlines everywhere because I used the word n*****,” she said on a video posted to on her Twitter following the interview.

“Yes I did use the word n***** because that’s what people call my son. They call him a blind n*****, black s******, they call him a golliwog so I’m glad I’ve made headlines using that word because I want to get it out there that it’s not acceptable.”

The star said that she was trying to highlight the abuse that many people suffer everyday by not shying away from using the language herself.

“Just think about it, there’s all people out there who have to put up with that kind fof abuse. Because I’m in the public eye I can speak about it and it’s got to stop. Online bullying has to stop, please sign my petition."

Phillip Schofield was forced to scold Price after she used the word twice during an interview on Wednesday’s show.

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“It is deeply, deeply offensive language and people will be offended by the fact it’s been said on here,” he said.

Minutes later she repeated the offensive term, saying: “Calling my son a n***** isn’t acceptable. You can all have banter and take the mickey. I’m not taking away freedom of speech, but there is a point where something should be done.”

The language sparked a warning from Schofield who waved his finger and told her: “Hey, you don’t need to say it again.”

Price was on the ITV daytime show to talk about her campaign for tougher punishments for online bullies, which has seen her launch a Government petition.

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