• British commentator calls his decade-old influence on Republican acceptance of homosexuality his “greatest regret”
• Interview features debunked theories about causes of homosexuality rejected by major medical organizations
• Conservative pundit Meghan McCain criticizes episode for fat-shaming remarks about her during pregnancy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TDR) — Conservative political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos appeared on “The Tucker Carlson Show” this week, expressing regret for what he characterized as his role in normalizing homosexuality within the Republican Party during the 2016 presidential campaign era.

The nearly two-and-a-half hour episode, which aired December 3, featured Yiannopoulos discussing his self-described journey from openly gay Trump supporter to “ex-gay” advocate for conversion therapy—a practice major medical organizations have condemned as ineffective and potentially harmful.

Yiannopoulos Claims ‘Greatest Regret’

During the conversation, Yiannopoulos stated that mainstreaming homosexuality in the Republican Party represents his greatest life regret, expressing shame over the influence he may have had on young conservatives who came to view LGBTQ identities as acceptable.

Everything that @Nero said about the gay culture is true. I will always be grateful for his boldness and public transformation. He had some great nuggets (and the expected flair) in this episode with Tucker.

Thank you, Milo. pic.twitter.com/sCP9tR0lU3

— Soad Tabrizi (@SoadTabrizi) December 4, 2025

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The former Breitbart News editor, who rose to prominence as a flamboyant voice supporting Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign, told Carlson he feels personal responsibility for what he called “gay horrors” within conservative circles, specifically naming commentator Nick Fuentes and drag performer Lady MAGA.

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“I was not intending to give birth to this huge generation of gay Republicans who now think it’s openly fine to traffic in babies and to be a gay Republican, and I feel a great deal of responsibility for that,” Yiannopoulos said during the interview, according to multiple reports.

Debunked Theories and Conversion Therapy Claims

Throughout the lengthy interview, Yiannopoulos promoted theories about the origins of homosexuality that have been widely rejected by the American Psychological Association and other major health organizations. He attributed same-sex attraction to childhood trauma, absent fathers, and overbearing mothers—claims that lack scientific support.

When Carlson suggested that the compulsive nature Yiannopoulos described sounded like demonic possession, Yiannopoulos agreed, stating that homosexuality functions as an “addictive urge” he has worked to overcome through prayer and therapy.

The American Psychological Association has stated unequivocally that conversion therapy lacks scientific credibility and clinical utility. Research published in JAMA Psychiatry found that adults exposed to such practices reported increased distress and twice the odds of lifetime suicide attempts compared to those who were not subjected to these interventions.

Public Figures Draw Criticism

The interview also drew criticism for remarks made about public figures. Conservative commentator Meghan McCain responded sharply after Yiannopoulos made disparaging comments about her weight during the broadcast.

“Yes, I am very fat, I’m almost 9 months pregnant with my third child. I am also very happy,” McCain wrote on X. “I don’t care how many times Tucker talks about being a Christian, that is not Christian behavior to engage in such a conversation on one of the largest podcasts in the world.”

McCain characterized the episode as a prime example of why Republican messaging struggles with women voters of her generation.

Background and Career Trajectory

Yiannopoulos first announced he was “ex-gay” in March 2021 during an interview with LifeSiteNews, a far-right outlet. At that time, he stated his husband had been “demoted to housemate” and announced plans to open a conversion therapy facility in Florida.

The British commentator had largely retreated from public life in 2017 following backlash over comments he made during a podcast discussing relationships between adult men and teenage boys. He later worked briefly as an unpaid intern for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and served as chief of staff at Kanye West’s Yeezy Apparel before departing in 2024.

Despite his personal claims, approximately twenty states have enacted bans on conversion therapy for minors, and more than 28 medical and mental health organizations representing over 1.3 million healthcare providers have endorsed statements opposing such practices.

Will Yiannopoulos’s renewed visibility influence ongoing debates about LGBTQ acceptance within conservative political movements?

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