Graham Norton an Irish actor and host left twitter shortly after ‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling condemned him for remarks he made about transgender individuals in a recent interview.

According to Deadline, argument began after Norton received praise from musician Billy Bragg for remarks he made at Cheltenham Literature Festival regarding transgender rights. Rowling, who frequently engages in online debates with Trans activists, accused Bragg of “promoting rape and death threats” by endorsing Norton, even though it seemed as though he had done very little to cause uproar. Norton stated following in response to a query regarding Rowling’s stance on transgender rights.

“When I’m asked about it, I become a part of it. My voice adds nothing to discussion and I’m sort of humiliated that I’m somehow brought into it.” “Talk to trans persons if you want to shed light on those challenges. Speak to scientists, clinicians and parents of transgender children.

Speak to someone who can shed some light on it,” he continued. Remarks were made in response to a query about John Cleese, star of ‘Monty Python,’ who frequently attacks what he considers to cancel culture. According to Norton, term ‘cancel culture’ is another way to refer to ‘accountability’ that faces celebrities for their comments.–Agencies

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 19 2022

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