British broadcaster Piers Morgan has launched a fierce attack on conservative commentator Candace Owens, accusing her of inventing and spreading a false conspiracy theory about French First Lady Brigitte Macron. Morgan made these explosive remarks during a recent episode of his show while in conversation with internet personality Tim Pool.
The Core of the Controversy
Morgan asserted that Owens deliberately crafted a narrative claiming that Brigitte Macron was born male. He stressed that this story has no basis in fact. Instead, he argued, it was manufactured purely to attract online attention, generate clicks, and ultimately make money. This public condemnation comes as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife pursue legal action against Owens for defamation over these very claims.
"I genuinely felt that she just completely concocted this whole narrative that Bridget Macron was a man and then built a whole kind of conspiracy theory story around it and was doing it purely for attention, clicks, and money," Morgan stated during the show. He revealed that the disagreement even led to a $300,000 charity bet, with Morgan betting that Brigitte Macron, a mother of three, is a woman.
A Legal Battle and Shifting Narratives
Morgan expressed frustration that proving the truth may not be enough to end the conspiracy. He warned that even if the Macron family wins their lawsuit and provides official confirmation of Brigitte's gender, Owens might simply pivot to a new theory. "Even if they win the case and they prove that Bridget Macron is a woman, which she is, Candace will just claim another conspiracy theory," Morgan predicted. He suggested she might argue that the wrong person took a sex test or another such excuse, highlighting the difficulty in stopping monetized falsehoods.
The controversy began in February when Owens promoted the claim through a series titled "Becoming Brigitte." This led to the French President and his wife filing a formal defamation lawsuit against her in July. The issue resurfaced in late October when a report, citing a French documentary, noted a clerical error where Brigitte Macron was mistakenly registered as "Jean-Michel" in a tax database. Owens later referenced this administrative mistake.
Online Division and Lasting Impact
The saga continues to polarize audiences on social media and digital platforms. Morgan's sharp criticism has thrust the long-running dispute back into the international spotlight, underscoring the ongoing battle between fact-based discourse and sensationalist conspiracy theories designed for viral engagement. The outcome of the Macrons' legal case is now awaited as a potential landmark moment in this conflict.
