Piers Morgan Claims He Identifies As 'Black, Non-Binary', In Another Eye-Roll Inducing Rant

He claimed he is 'gender neutral phobic'.
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Piers Morgan his riled ‘Good Morning Britain’ viewers once again - this time by claiming he now identifies as ‘black, non-binary’.

The presenter made a series of flippant remarks about race and gender identity during Tuesday’s (16 May) edition of the ITV daytime show

Piers was in the middle of an interview with journalist Harriet Minter and Professor Eric Anderson about monogamy, when he couldn’t resist asking for their opinions on non-binary labels.

Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on 'Good Morning Britain'
Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on 'Good Morning Britain'
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As Professor Anderson admitted he thought everyone should be able to express themselves as they wish, Piers hit back: “So a white man can identify as a black man? Are you serious? Okay, I now identify as a black non-binary. I’m allowed to do it.”

He continued: “You don’t have the option to choose between being black or white. You’re either one or the other. Where does this end?”

Piers then went on to claim he was “freaked out” by gender neutrality, telling of an example of a pupil in his daughter’s school.

“It’s an all girls’ school in this country and in one year, there are now eight non-binary students who do not identify as girl,” he said.

“I think that’s dangerous. It’s creeping and it’s creeping fast. I don’t think that’s right.”

In an earlier conversation with co-hosts Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins, Piers also said: “You know what the decision is, you were born male or female.

“Unless you believe you were born the wrong sex and are transgender. This non-binary thing is ridiculous, it’s anarchy.”

His views certainly prompted a response on social media:

Poor @piersmorgan a black and white privileged male in a full colour spectrum universe.

— In Thor We Trust! (@Highburyhero71) May 16, 2017

@piersmorgan is such a man's man that #nonbinary and gender neutral must threaten their fragile ego pic.twitter.com/I9VZNyd4ru

— Rebecca Fox (@therebeccafox) May 16, 2017

"I am now identifying myself as a black, non binary man." Stop using race and those who identify with neither gender as a joke. @piersmorgan

— stacey (@thereignsera) May 16, 2017

Trans people dangerous @piersmorgan ? Science says you're wrong, society says you're bigoted. We get MURDERED, dont add to the hate. @GMB

— Stephanie McAlea (@StephMcalea) May 16, 2017

@traceywray @piersmorgan Sex: Male and female Gender: Agender, bigender, genderfluid ETC there are loads Non binary individuals do not feel as comfortable w genders

— Heeerdwerd ǂⅢ🍊-37 (@jaysoyham) May 16, 2017

I've been awake five minuets and piers morgan on #gmb has already fucked me off. Nothing wrong with gender neutrality.

— Kirst' (@Hemsworthiann) May 16, 2017

@piersmorgan views on gender are typical to that of a white CIS male who is uneducated & intimidated by anyone is doesn't conform. 🙄

— Shauna (@SqueakzMusic) May 16, 2017

so sick of @piersmorgan hijacking EVERY @GMB segment to belittle & attack gender issues. How is he allowed to do this with no intervention?!

— Hollie Coote (@CooteHollie) May 16, 2017

@piersmorgan Have you heard of gender dysphoria, you ignorant, mean spirited old git?

— Freddie Hodkin (@FreddieHodkin) May 16, 2017

LGBTQ people are literally being killed and @piersmorgan is joking about gender neutrality🙂 stop giving this man air time @ITV

— Mrs Ryan Gosling (@Howarse7) May 16, 2017

@piersmorgan Do you realise criticising non binary people on national tv showing bigoted attitudes increases the risk of bullying and hate crime to them

— Kate Hutchinson (@katieloukhaos) May 16, 2017

Piers later attempted to insist he “fully supports transgender people/rights” on Twitter, clarifying he is only “gender neutral phobic”:

If you bothered to listen to the debate, you would know I fully support transgender people/rights. https://t.co/lk4wPAsxJl

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 16, 2017

I'm not transphobic... I'm gender neutral phobic. https://t.co/x86DQfJ1V4

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 16, 2017

Of course, this is not the first time Piers has got everyone talking with his views on gender.

Just last week, the presenter slammed MTV’s decision to hand out a genderless acting award to Emma Watson at their TV & Movie Awards.

‘Good Morning Britain’ airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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