A&E Places Phil Robertson on Indefinite Hiatus From ‘Duck Dynasty’ Following Fiery Remarks on Homosexuality

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A&E has placed “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson on indefinite hiatus from the show after he made a number of brutally honest comments about homosexuality in an interview with GQ.

“We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty. His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely,” A&E said in a statement.
A&E Places Phil Robertson on Indefinite Hiatus Following Fiery Remarks About Homosexuality


As TheBlaze reported on Wednesday, Robertson claimed homosexuality is immoral and questioned why a man would choose another man’s “anus” over a woman’s “vagina.”

“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,” he said.

He added: “It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”

Robertson released his own statement prior to the news of his hiatus:

“I myself am a product of the ’60s; I centered my life around sex, drugs and rock and roll until I hit rock bottom and accepted Jesus as my Savior. My mission today is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the Bible teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be together. However, I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”

Robertson will likely appear in season four of “Duck Dynasty,” since production is largely wrapped,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Freedom of speech and religion is Ok……unless you are a God fearing, gun toting Christian, and what you speak is against the viewpoints of the Liberal media!

Wow.....I'm shocked on his view of homosexuality.....lol!

Amen!

I am more shocked GQ wanted to interview him

The problem is that free speech is fine but it doesn't often mix well with business. Depending on the customer base, certain issues are just off limits by those representing the brand.

Then it's not a free speech issue.

Free speech protects you from the government.

I bet he really doesn't give a crap.....

Agree

This, its too bad that more people dont understand the Constitution and the BOR.

I think he wanted out a long time ago. In all reality, its likely all a bunch of hype. Phil gets his out, and the network looks good in front of its "light in the loafer" constituents for kicking off the mean "mean ole hillbilly"!

Phil is awesome as are the duck commander calls. The duck dynasty show is just too scripted and phony for me. I don't get AE but have seen the show a few times.

The old Benelli Duck Commander hunting show was pretty good.

Their older hunting videos are great too.

My .02

I think GQ knew what it was going to ask and knew where it would lead. Phil is a smart guy and knew what he said would create conflict but stood strong on his Biblical foundation.

What a better way AE to separate themselves from DD than to bring this card into play. Even from the beginning they knew what Phil stood for.

They had the right to let him go BUT if the tables were turned, not even a write up in the paper would have surfaced.

agree, agree, agree, I wonder what cable channel will pick him up at twice the $$$ ?

What exactly did they expect a backwoods God devoted Christian to say? It's a shame our freedom of speech isn't so free anymore

http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/a-duck-dynasty-to-resume-filming-in-spring/


"Facing a firestorm of criticism that has shown little signs of subsiding, A&E parent company A+E Networks just issued a statement announcing that the flagship A&E reality series Duck Dynasty will resume filming in the spring with the entire Robertson family"