Margaret Cho Reveals Shocking Reason Why She Turned Down 'Heated Rivalry' Role
Cho said fear of ICE and Border Patrol actions led her to turn down the role after she worried she could be detained at the border.
- Last week, Margaret Cho revealed she turned down a role in the television series Heated Rivalry, fearing detention at the Canadian border due to her vocal criticism of ICE and the Trump administration.
- Cho's decision stemmed from her history of outspoken opposition toward the Trump administration and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, having previously described their approach as having a "kink is cruelty."
- Despite turning down the role, Cho watched the series and "hosted some rewatch parties," admitting the decision "kills me" because she saw what could have been her onscreen son.
- With a second season of Heated Rivalry in development, Cho indicated she has reached out to producers. When asked if she might reconsider, she said, "I asked them, we'll see."
- The comedian says she will not stop criticizing President Donald Trump or his administration despite professional setbacks. Cho believes the current climate is temporary, stating, "when it swings back, we will punish them.
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