Nicole Curtis faces renewed backlash over racial slur explanation on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Nicole Curtis under fire again after discussing racial slur controversy on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Nicole Curtis is facing renewed criticism after attempting to explain the racial slur controversy surrounding her during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club.

The former host of Rehab Addict addressed the leaked video that showed her using the slur while filming a renovation project.

During the interview, Curtis claimed the word was a “slip of the tongue,” suggesting it came out accidentally while she was joking around and using random phrases inspired by humor she shares with her children.

After losing her job at HGTV for saying the N-word on camera, Nicole Curtis went on "The Breakfast Club" Tuesday only to receive even more backlash.

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However, her explanation quickly drew criticism online, with many viewers saying the reasoning did little to address the seriousness of the language used. Social media users accused Curtis of minimizing the incident rather than taking full accountability.

The controversy first erupted after footage surfaced showing Curtis using the slur and then immediately asking that the clip be removed. The video spread rapidly online and triggered widespread backlash, eventually leading to the cancellation of Rehab Addict.

Curtis has apologized for the incident and insisted the word is not part of her regular vocabulary. Despite the apology, her latest comments on The Breakfast Club appear to have reignited the debate, with critics continuing to question her explanation.