TMZ has reached out to Dog the Bounty Hunter for comment on his racist rant, caught on audiotape and published by the National Enquirer. We were told Dog would not say anything, but we were referred to his pastor.
Pastor Tim Storey, an African-American, told us that he spoke with Dog, who cried for 30 minutes, saying, "I'm shocked, I'm wrong I repent. Can you believe, Tim, that I'm going to be put in the same category as Imus."
Pastor Storey, whom USA Today has referred to as "Pastor to the stars," told TMZ, "I was shocked, because I don't know that to be Duane." He went on, "I felt that he had to be accountable to what he said. When I asked him what took place, why he said it, he said that he was angry with his son about many things."
The pastor, who performed Dog and Beth's wedding ceremony continued, "The subject of his son's girlfriend came up, and in his anger he then attacked that relationship and then therefore challenged the girl by saying she wasn't good enough."
Pastor Story said, "What shocked me was that he used the N word. I know he's not a racist. He's been to black churches with me to help inner-city kids."
The pastor said he talked to Dog three times today and he apologized, saying he wasn't angry at the girl, it was anger toward his son.
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No, Imus he ain't. That's for sure.
Imus is no cry baby.
Imus did the right thing after his stupidity.
Imus: WABC, December.
So he's not racist? Maybe not publicly but obvisouly in his heart he is. He said he would get rid of his daughter Lisa if she dated a black man. He is SCARED of losing everthing.
BUT, should the son have taped the conversation without his knowledge? Isn't that a crime?
Can somebody explain to me how people like "Dog" can spew such hatred and claim not to be racist? I am a black woman in a long-term relationship with a white man. We have had some very heated arguments and said things we didn't mean - but we NEVER called each other race-related names.
As far as his black pastor claiming Dog is not a racist - that's pure nonsense!! You never truly know someone until you live under the same roof. Dog may have even suprised himself with how much of a racist he is - but he has to admit it and own his true feelings if he's ever going to change.
I must admit I'm liking this a lot.
I knew for a while that this guy was a racist, so I'm glad this is finally coming out.
Stick a fork in him. he's DONE!!
"I'm no Imus!!". Imus said he was misunderstood and now Dog is going to throw Imus back under the bus. What a weezle!! Let me get this straight, Dog was misunderstood, but Imus was not? Dog, you were wrong, grow a couple of grapes and take responsibilty for what you did. Imus has nothing to do with what you did.
Dog! this is the time to call on all of your black friends, the same n****** that you have offended.
Thanks Dog, change your name to pig!!!
I agree, using the N word is not racist. Cutting your children out of your life because they are involved with a black person (or whatever race) is definately racist!
He got caught, and now we are supposed to care about his excuses.NOT! He's always struck me as a low life, mullet wearing, white trash, jerk, whom I have yet to figure out how he got a d#mn t.v show.
Dog,
I hope you are reading this....I used to admire you......no longer....If it's so easy to come out with the "N" word....then that says it all doesn't it? Racist...Your show will no longer we viewed in our household.
A Mother
Pick your heroes carefully people....
Don't let the media do it for you.
Hopefully he's gone...
F@*k that self righteous assh*le!! He's not cryin for what he said, he's cryin because everyone will now hear what he said. Born again, bible thumpin ass wipe! Stand up and say "ya...I said it! I ment it too!" Then someone would have just a bit more respect for him.
Dog that jacket you are wearing looks like you pulled it out of the hamper. Have you ever heard of an iron? Would you dress that way if Pastor Storey was white?
What was Dog thinking?
In modern America only black people are allowed to be openly racist.
They are also the only people allowed to use that N word. What does Dog think the USA is? A free country? Think again. This is reparations time.
Thanks
I am so disappointed in Duane I have been an avid viewer since day one and my friends couldn't understand why I watched the show, but I loved me so "Dog". When you were in trouble with the Mexican government, I was by you side, and I had heated argurments with friends about this.It hurts my heart I really belived in you that you were a good person and stood for justice for all races, but now you have lost a weekly viewer. I will never watch the show again. I just can't believe you said the "n "word so many,many times. Duane I can't forgive you on this one, the pain is to great! How do you expect your kids to believe in you now that you are a true racist, I hope Beth can keep them on the right track. I believed in you and thought you were a for real person, but I don't believe in you any more it 's all for the DOG show. I hpoe your son loves the girl enough to say with her and not listen to his racist father!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
