Actor Hugh Laurie has defended WNBA player Sophie Cunningham in the debate over transgender participation in women’s sport, according to the article. A comedian also supported Laurie, arguing that the actor “can’t be cancelled”, highlighting the continued public disagreement over eligibility rules in female competitions.

The article says Laurie rejected the idea of biological males competing in women’s sport, aligning with Cunningham’s stated position. Cunningham has described protecting girls’ and women’s sports as “common sense”, while her podcast co-host characterised the issue as relatively uncommon.