Homophobic abuse: Last News

A Dolly Parton-themed musical was suspended mid-show due to homophobic abuse hurled from the audience.

The organizers of a Dolly Parton musical currently touring the UK have issued a statement condemning homophobic abuse being directed at the cast during performances.

A close pal of The Vivienne has revealed the horrific abuse endured by the drag queen in the days before their tragic passing.

Little Britain comedian is a passionate Arsenal fan and regularly goes to their matches, and as he revealed in a post on X on Wednesday (December 4), he has been on the wrong end of some disturbing language while doing so this season.“I have been verbally abused twice on the way to football matches so far this season,” he wrote. “On both occasions I was minding my own business, head down, walking to the ground.”I have been verbally abused twice on the way to football matches so far this season.

EXCLUSIVE: A BBC whistleblowing investigation has found evidence that management failed to stamp out a culture of homophobic abuse at a local radio station.

Rylan Clark has opened up about filming his new show with Rob Rinder, admitting they were subjected to homophobic abuse while in Italy together.The TV personality travelled to Venice with Rob - best known as Judge Rinder - to film new BBC Two show Rob And Rylan’s Grand Tour. Rylan, 35, has shared details of the his and Rob's experience in the country, where they spent time with an underground drag collective called House Of Serenissima. He recalled how people would meet "behind closed doors" to dress up in drag, as "they didn't feel safe" doing it in public.

Lioness football star Bethany England has opened up about the challenges within the game, from losing confidence on the pitch to hurtful crowds. The striker, 29, who is captain of Tottenham Hotspur and was part of the England team during the Women's World Cup last summer, said it can be "mentally draining".

Tom Holland have defended the star from homophobic comments over a scene in his recent Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room.The psychological thriller focuses on the real-life story of Billy Milligan who was arrested for his involvement in a New York shooting in 1979, and through a series of interviews with Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried) audiences learn about his mysterious past.During one scene, which has circulated online in recent days, Holland’s character is seen having sex with a man in a club, before doing drugs and performing oral sex.However, many fans have been forced to defend the actor from homophobic reactions to the moment, with one tweeting: “PEOPLE ARE ONLY WEIRDED OUT BY TOM HOLLAND DOING THAT SCENE BECAUSE OF RAMPANT HOMOPHOBIA !”.Another added: “Why are people so mad about tom holland playing a queer character? the homophobia today is bonkers,” while a third wrote: “The fact that a single scene on an Apple Plus show featuring Tom Holland has brought out so much homophobia from the stupidest people is… actually it’s not even a little surprising, it’s just annoying.”Many more have shared their reactions:PEOPLE ARE ONLY WEIRDED OUT BY TOM HOLLAND DOING THAT SCENE BECAUSE OF RAMPANT HOMOPHOBIA !— jabba (@jabbagfx) July 16, 2023why are people so mad about tom holland playing a queer character? the homophobia today is bonkers— luma

A journalist has described the shocking moment an 'aggressive drunk' hurled vile homophobic abuse at him and a friend then shoved him into the side of a taxi.

A teenage ambulance worker who was called a 'f***ing f****t' by his boss has been awarded £20,000 in compensation.

A teenager who spat on a police officer at the Rangers title party faces jail.

A gay trade union chief has claimed she was branded a “rug muncher” in a bitter contest to lead Scotland’s firefighters.

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan said she had to cut a holiday short after being subjected to vile homophobic abuse.

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has taken to her Instagram to share with her 172k followers how she and her girlfriend were forced to cut their holiday to Malta short as they received homophobic abuse. The 30 year old singer shared a lengthy post and two pictures of herself and her girlfriend, one in Malta and the second enjoying their spa break on their return.

Presenter Darren Kennedy has said he is determined to call out homophobic abuse he suffered at the hands of a group of strangers.

Pride month has always been close to my heart. It’s so important that we have that time every year where we celebrate, because when you look back – and I’m not talking hundreds of thousands of years ago here – 53 years ago, being gay was illegal, unbelievably.

a level.The Jersey-born star, who played from 1989 to 2005, says: “It was a different era, there were no openly gay footballers, so I felt it was not something we could have a laugh about.

Super League referee James Child has spoken publicly for the first time about his sexuality, and the homophobic abuse he has received which has included death threats.

Former Bake Off host and TV presenter Sue Perkins has revealed her shock at being the victim of a homophobic verbal attack.

A man says he was driven out of his home after receiving weeks of homophobic abuse and violence for 'being gay'.

gay' after weeks of torment from a teenage gang.Peter McCluskey, 25, said he endured weeks of homophobic abuse and violence from 'thugs' which led him to flee his flat in Greenhill Court, Rutherglen last week.The Scottish Government Civil Servant told how he was targeted any time he left his home by the gang of around 20 youths.He claims he was spat on, as well as being called a number of homophobic slurs, including 'gay boy' and 'p**fter*, several times a day.He added: "I tried to not let them get to me but the situation made me super anxious."Any noise I heard made me jump.