Eamonn Holmes claims Drag Queens dress up as they ‘dislike themselves’ in rant against CBB’s Courtney Act
The This Mornign presenter's remarks didn't go down well on social media
By Joshua Haigh
Eamonn Holmes has been slammed on social media for his comments about Courtney Act.
The Drag Race star has become a divisive figure in the house because of his refusal to let Ann Widdecombe’s views on the LGBT+ community go unchallenged. Yes, apparently in 2018, you can’t disagree with a bigot and remain universally loved.
After Courtney engaged in an discussion with Amanda Barrie, the This Morning presenter took to Twitter to claim that the Drag icon has a “sense of entitlement” and is a “little gossip” – all because he wants to use the reality show as a platform to raise awareness of gay rights.
Holmes wrote: “Shane J has too high an opinion of himself. He has a sense of entitlement – expects to be treated differently. Amanda had the credentials to put him in his box. Pinched face little gossip and stirrer.”
Amanda all the way …..
Shane J has too high an opinion of himself. He has a sense of entitlement – expects to be treated differently. Amanda had the credentials to put him in his box. Pinched face little gossip and stirrer. #CBB #CBBAmanda #CBBAnn #CBBBOTS #— Eamonn Holmes OBE (@EamonnHolmes) January 29, 2018
When his remarks were challenged by his followers, Holmes went on to claim that Courtney only dresses up as a woman because he dislikes himself as a man.
The daytime TV star continued: “He mustn’t be too fond of him either which is why he likes being her”.
What’s that got to do with anything ?
I just don’t like him . He mustn’t be too fond of him either which is why he likes being her .— Eamonn Holmes OBE (@EamonnHolmes) January 30, 2018
Fans quickly hit back at Holmes’ comments in their droves.
Bye bye. Hope you enjoyed your career.
— Matt Burfield (@matthewburfield) January 30, 2018
This is a truly grim comment to make. Really, really disappointing.
— 20-‘bate-een (@Baxfail) January 30, 2018
Have you been hacked? This doesn’t seem like the sort of ignorant thing you’d say… #CBBShaneJ is educative, open, intelligent and giving a voice to all those confused LGBT+ kids who don’t feel like they have a voice. #CBBAnanda is able to live freely with the woman she loves
— Cαɾʅყ 🦋 (@LameDuckXo) January 30, 2018
Eamonn, sweetie, check yourself.