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Drag queen and reality TV star Trixie Mattel is facing backlash for featuring comedian Whitney Cummings on her webseries “Out of Pocket.” Cummings has previously been criticized for making anti-trans jokes and perpetuating homophobic conspiracy theories. Fans are expressing disappointment and accusing Mattel of prioritizing profit over the LGBTQIA+ community, citing a past incident where Mattel made a racist joke. The controversy has sparked debate about the responsibility of drag queens to address social issues.
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Trixie Mattel Faces Fan Fury Over Whitney Cummings Feature: Accusations of Transphobia and Prioritizing Profit
Sydney, Australia – Drag superstar Trixie Mattel is under fire after featuring comedian Whitney Cummings on her webseries, “Out of Pocket with Trixie Mattel.” The episode, featuring Cummings playing pool and engaging in conversation with Mattel at a gay bar, has triggered a wave of criticism from fans due to Cummings’ past controversial comments regarding the trans community and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Earlier this year, Cummings faced backlash for sharing jokes that were cut from her CNN New Year’s Eve special, including one referencing anti-trans hate directed at Algerian boxer Imae Khelif. She was also criticized for appearing to perpetuate a homophobic conspiracy theory regarding the Los Angeles fires, questioning the qualifications of LA’s first openly gay fire chief, Kristin Crowley.
Fans have taken to social media, particularly Instagram, demanding Mattel address the situation and remove the episode. Many are accusing her of ignoring the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community that helped build her career.
“Keeping that video up this long is crazy,” one user commented. “Do the right thing.”
This isn’t the first time Mattel has faced scrutiny. A racist joke she made in 2018 resurfaced, further fueling the current controversy. Some within the drag community are arguing that drag queens are meant to be controversial, however many fans feel that this controversy is doing harm to a marginalized community.
The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the responsibilities of public figures, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community, to uphold inclusive values and address harmful rhetoric. As of press time, Mattel has not released a statement addressing the controversy.
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