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Piers Morgan Criticizes SXSW London's Response to Cenk Uygur Ban
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Ellise Shafer · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026
Key points
- Piers Morgan criticized SXSW London for not supporting Cenk Uygur after he was barred from entering the UK.
- Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker were scheduled to speak at the event but were denied entry.
- Morgan expressed disappointment in the festival's response to the situation.
- The incident has raised questions about freedom of expression and event organizers' responsibilities.
During a speaking event at SXSW London, Piers Morgan expressed disappointment with the festival's response to broadcaster Cenk Uygur being denied entry into the U.K. Uygur, along with his nephew Hasan Piker, were scheduled to speak at the event but were prevented from attending by UK authorities. Morgan suggested that the festival could have done more to support Uygur in the situation. The incident has sparked discussions about freedom of expression and the role of event organizers in such cases.
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