Mario Lopez: A Controversial Topic

Mario Lopez, of late, has generated buzz because of pronouncements he voiced concerning the LGBTQ+ community, which he made during his appearance on 'The Candace Owens Show.'

'Extra' and Mario are currently responding to these remarks, also acquiring the viewpoint of GLAAD spokesman Anthony Ramos, alongside Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy of Children's Hospital L.A., a preeminent authority concerning the advancement of trans-youth.

During Lopez's appearance on 'The Candace Owens Show,' the host sought Mario's perspective on parents with transgender children. His reactions sparked a strong negative response on social media, with accusations of insensitivity directed towards him.

She mentioned to Mario, 'There are some odd trends… with celebrities emerging, declaring their child is choosing their gender. This seems peculiar to me.'

Lopez replied, 'If it stems from a place of affection, you can't really err,' also adding, 'If you're three years old and harboring particular feelings, believing you're a boy or a girl, no matter the scenario, I find it perilous for a parent to make that judgment then. 'Alright, you will be a boy or a girl.' It's somewhat alarming, and I contemplate the later ramifications.'

At present, Anthony Ramos and Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy spoke candidly with 'Extra' regarding what insights could be gleaned from the scenario.

Anthony elaborated, 'I believe it's vital to comprehend that individuals might claim, 'Indeed, I endorse the community. I have gay friends; my cousin or aunt is a lesbian,' and that's laudable, but ultimately, remaining knowledgeable on all facets of our community is critical.'

Dr. Olson-Kennedy also contributed, 'I believe the question regarding, 'At what point do you recognize your gender? At what age do you recognize your gender?' is a highly significant one, as we are aware that individuals comprehend their gender at age three or four. This constituted a substantial body of research that was conducted in the 1970s.'

Mario has issued a formal apology, stating, "The statements I made were uninformed and uncaring, and I now possess a more profound understanding of how hurtful they were. I am, and always will be, an enthusiastic advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, and I will leverage this occasion to enhance my own education. In the future, I will be more well-informed and considerate."

Ramos informed us, 'GLAAD has invariably acknowledged 'Extra' as a program that offers substantial backing and is inclusive concerning the LGBTQ+ community, thus I believe the most astonishing element of this was the appearance of these statements.'

The producers of 'Extra' additionally released a declaration, conveying, "While we've treasured a prolonged relationship with Mario Lopez, whom we acknowledge to be a compassionate individual, the perspectives he conveyed during this interview do not mirror those of 'Extra.' We wholeheartedly accept our companions from the LGBTQ+ community and are firm in our belief that they merit support and love.'

For further exploration, visit GLAAD's Transgender FAQ webpage here.