Piers Morgan reacts strongly as Candace Owens podcast sparks outrage over Erika Kirk jokes and Charlie Kirk theories (Image via Getty)
The online fight around Charlie Kirk took a sharp turn after Piers Morgan publicly called out comments made on Candace Owens’ podcast. Morgan said it was wrong to joke about Erika Kirk. The backlash started after Bassem Youssef appeared on Owens’ show on January 29. During their talk, they discussed a leaked Zoom call involving Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA staff. Candace Owens questioned Erika Kirk’s behavior during that call, focusing on her facial expressions and tone.Soon after, a short clip from the podcast went viral. In that clip, Youssef made a remark that many viewers felt crossed a line. Piers Morgan reacted strongly, saying humor should never target a woman already facing public pressure. His comments added fuel to an already heated debate that had moved far beyond facts and into speculation.
Piers Morgan slams Candace Owens and Bassem Youssef over Erika Kirk remarks
After the clip spread on X, Piers Morgan responded directly to Youssef. He wrote, “Why do you find it so funny to mock a young widow who has been dragged into public attacks? It is disgusting.” Morgan has repeatedly said that claims about Charlie Kirk are not supported by verified evidence.Youssef fired back at Morgan online. He questioned the credibility of official explanations and accused public figures of pretending to care while ignoring what he called unanswered questions. In his reply, Youssef criticized how grief is judged in public and suggested people do not trust investigations, though he provided no new proof.Earlier on the podcast, Youssef also mocked how Erika Kirk’s grief was discussed online, making comments that many listeners felt were cruel rather than funny. Candace Owens did not directly push back during that moment. Instead, the conversation moved to other topics, including Israel and media power.Piers Morgan has challenged Candace Owens on similar claims before on Piers Morgan Uncensored. He has praised her debating skills but said he believes she promotes unverified theories for attention and money. In January, Morgan also hosted Jeremy Boreing, who criticized Owens for targeting former allies and chasing clicks.In December, Morgan invited Owens back on his show and made a clear offer. If her claims were proven true, he would publicly praise her work. If not, he said she should openly admit she was wrong. That challenge still stands, as no verified evidence has backed the claims discussed on her podcast.
