Fox News Host Says Men Don't Trust Bisexual Women After Milly Alcock's Comments
Fox News host Jesse Watters made negative comments about bisexual women after Supergirl actress Milly Alcock hinted her character could be bisexual. His remarks have been widely criticised by LGBTQ+ advocates and communities.
Fox News host Jesse Watters made controversial comments about bisexual women. He said he does not trust bisexual women. His comments came after actress Milly Alcock spoke about her character's sexuality.
Milly Alcock plays Supergirl in the new DC series. She is known for her role as a young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Earlier this week, she suggested her character Kara Zor-El might 'go both ways'. This means the character could be bisexual.
Many LGBTQ+ fans were very happy about this idea. Bisexual and lesbian fans especially welcomed the news. Representation of bisexual characters in superhero stories is still quite rare. Alcock's comments gave fans hope for more inclusive storytelling.
However, not everyone reacted positively. Jesse Watters used Alcock's comments to make broad statements about bisexual women. He said that men do not trust women who are bisexual. These comments were quickly criticised by LGBTQ+ advocates and viewers.
Critics say Watters' remarks reflect harmful stereotypes. Bisexual people often face discrimination from both straight and gay communities. This is sometimes called 'bi-erasure' or biphobia. Statements like Watters' can make bisexual people feel unsafe or unwelcome.
LGBTQ+ organisations responded with concern. They pointed out that bisexual people already face higher rates of mental health struggles. Negative media coverage makes this worse. Public figures have a responsibility to speak carefully about minority groups.
Milly Alcock has not directly responded to Watters' comments. She has previously spoken openly about LGBTQ+ themes in her work. Her suggestion about Supergirl's sexuality was seen as a positive and inclusive moment.
The debate highlights a bigger cultural conflict. On one side, there is growing LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. On the other side, conservative commentators continue to push back against this progress. Fox News has frequently criticised LGBTQ+ storylines in popular media.
For many bisexual viewers, Alcock's comments about Supergirl were a rare and welcome moment. Watters' reaction is seen as an example of the challenges bisexual people still face in public life and media today.
