Transgender model who was sacked by L’Oreal over race row is ordered to STOP using the N-word by Piers and Susanna during controversial GMB debate
- Munroe Bergdorf was on the ITV show debating Twitter's ban on Britain First
- 29-year-old British star hit the headlines after branding 'all white people' racist
- Ms Bergdorf agreed with ban but was told off twice for dropping the N-word live
- GMB host Piers Morgan warned: 'We would like you to stop just using the word'
A transgender model, who was sacked by L'Oreal over a race row, was ordered to stop using the word 'n*****' during a controversial debate on Good Morning Britain.
Munroe Bergdorf was on the ITV show debating Twitter's freedom of speech restrictions with broadcaster and writer Edward Adoo and hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
The 29-year-old British star, who appeared in its recent '#allworthit' campaign with Cheryl Cole and Katie Piper, hit the headlines when she was dropped from her lucrative new role, after branding 'all white people' racist.
Today, she was debating the Twitter account suspensions of Britain First leaders Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen.
Ms Bergdorf agreed with the ban but was told off twice for dropping the N-word live on TV.
The 29-year-old British star, who appeared in its recent '#allworthit' campaign with Cheryl Cole and Katie Piper, hit the headlines when she was dropped from her lucrative new role, after branding 'all white people' racist
At the first mention, she said: 'Absolutely this is about abuse. This is about racism and trying to stem the amount of racism, especially with young white men in modern Britain today.
'These are the groups that are upholding it.
'I think it's very different with institutions when you've got businesses and agencies targeting individual people with abuse. I was called a "n*****", I was called a "black b***h", I was called a "tranny" constantly by these people.
'Twitter allowing these comments to go out there people to be targeted. White people aren't oppressed. These groups are assembled to feed into a narrative of alt right.'
Later in the debate, she said: 'These people are abusing their freedom of speech. You can't just go round calling black women in the media...'
Susanna Reid interrupted, saying: 'I just need to interrupt just because you've already used words you can't use at this time in the morning.'
Ms Bergdorf agreed with the ban but was told off twice for dropping the N-word live on TV
Ms Bergdorf: 'I'm not going to say it. People continuously target black women in the media. This is a solution, shutting down these accounts.'
But she again used the word and got a telling off from Piers Morgan.
Ms Berdorf said: 'I can't say n***** but I'm going to say it.'
Mr Adoo replied: 'This is breakfast TV.'
And Morgan said: 'We would like you to stop just using the word. My opinion is that the more that people use it, any colour, the worse it is.'
Ms Berdorf said: 'I can't say n***** but I'm going to say it'
Ms Bergdorf defended her use of the word. She said: This reaction of me using the N word is seen as more violent than the fact that we are actually called this. Yet we are allowed to show blackface. It's highly racist.'
Ms Bergdorf, who was born a boy called Ian, works as a DJ and trans activist in addition to her modelling. She began living as a woman at the age of 18 but was prescribed hormones by a doctor only four years ago.
In a lengthy Facebook rant earlier this year, she wrote: 'Honestly I don't have energy to talk about the racial violence of white people any more. Yes ALL white people.
'Because most of ya'll don't even realise or refuse to acknowledge that your existence, privilege and success as a race is built on the backs, blood and death of people of colour. Your entire existence is drenched in racism. From micro-aggressions to terrorism, you guys built the blueprint for this s***.
'Come see me when you realise that racism isn't learned, it's inherited and consciously or unconsciously passed down through privilege.
'Once white people begin to admit that their race is the most violent and oppressive force of nature on Earth… then we can talk.
'Until then stay acting shocked about how the world continues to stay f***** at the hands of your ancestors and your heads that remain buried in the sand with hands over your ears.'
Ms Bergdorf, who was born a boy called Ian, works as a DJ and trans activist in addition to her modelling. She began living as a woman at the age of 18 but was prescribed hormones by a doctor only four years ago
L'Oreal said: 'We support diversity and tolerance towards all people irrespective of their race, background, gender and religion.
'The L’Oréal Paris True Match campaign is a representation of these values and we are proud of the diversity of the Ambassadors who represent this campaign.
'We believe that the recent comments by Munroe Bergdorf are at odds with those values, and as such we have taken the decision to end the partnership with her.
'L’Oréal remains committed to celebrating diversity and breaking down barriers in beauty.'
Yesterday, it emerged the leaders of far-right group Britain First are among the first in the UK to have their Twitter accounts suspended in a new crackdown by the social network.
Britain First leaders Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen, pictured with supporters outside court last week, have been banned from Twitter under a crackdown by the social network
Among the accounts to be suspended is that of deputy leader Jayda Fransen, who gained notoriety when three anti-Muslim videos she posted were retweeted by US President Donald Trump.
Those videos, which could be viewed by the president's 40-plus million followers, have now disappeared from his timeline.
It coincides with the platform enforcing new rules and guidelines designed to make Twitter a 'safer environment'.
Other accounts which appear to have been suspended for violating the new rules are @BritainFirstHQ and that of leader Paul Golding, @Goldingbf.
All three accounts are listed on the Britain First website as 'official accounts'.
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