Graham Norton takes down Twitter account after JK Rowling controversy

Graham Norton took down his Twitter account after his argument with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The controversy erupted after the singer and left-wing activist Billy Bragg praised Graham Norton for his views on the cancel culture debate and JK Rowling’s remarks on trans rights. The Irish actor had expressed during the Cheltenham Literature Festival that there was no such thing as cancel culture.


During his interview at the festival, the famous TV presenter of The Graham Norton Show said that what was being termed as cancel culture was, in fact, famous people being held accountable for their words and actions. Graham Norton was also questioned about JK Rowling's controversial view on trans rights, to which he replied that he was embarrassed to be drawn into the argument.


Graham Norton opined that those wanting to talk about trans issues must talk to transgenders, their parents, doctors and scientists. Billy Bragg praised Graham Norton for expressing his views, to which JK Rowling gave a scathing reply. The Harry Potter author sarcastically wrote on Twitter that she was enjoying the “two bearded men” confidently defining what a woman was. Without naming anyone, JK Rowling said the two men were throwing support behind rape and death threats she received.

JK Rowling prompted a strong backlash on the internet after she shared an op-ed discussing trans issues.

FAQs

What did Graham Norton say about cancel culture?
Graham Norton said cancel culture was holding famous people accountable for what they said and did.

Why is JK Rowling facing backlash?
JK Rowling sparked a global controversy after she shared an infamous op-ed in June 2020 that discussed trans rights.