Piers Morgan accuses Joy Reid of race card move

Talk show host Piers Morgan disputed the suggestion that Joy Reid's show was canceled because of her race, instead attributing it to a decline in popularity. The two had a heated exchange on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" regarding Reid's claim that she was fired from MSNBC for being a Black woman.

Reid's MSNBC show "The ReidOut" was canceled in February amid network changes. The show had faced challenges in attracting viewers, with a 28% decline in total viewers compared to the previous year. Reid expressed confusion over the cancellation, highlighting that her show had experienced smaller declines than other MSNBC programs.

During the exchange, Morgan accused Reid of playing "the race card" and focusing on racializing conversations rather than acknowledging the impact of ratings on her show's cancellation. Reid, in turn, criticized Morgan for his fixation on racializing discussions and accused him of racializing conversations more than any other host in MSNBC's history.

Reid's show was known for its controversial and racially charged content, including remarks directed at Black Republicans and conservatives. She had made comments about public figures like Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Sen. Tim Scott, and Rep. Byron Donalds, which were perceived as racially insensitive by some.

The interview between Morgan and Reid was marked by tension, with discussions ranging from Reid's controversial statements on her show to her past blog controversy involving homophobic posts. Throughout the exchange, both parties engaged in a contentious dialogue regarding race and media representation.