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In response, many members of the audience cheered or booed. Hilton predictably disliked the answer and attacked her publicly on his blog, stating, "She gave the worst answer in pageant history. She got booed. I think that was the first time in Miss USA ever that a contestant has been booed. She lost not because she doesn't believe in gay marriage. Miss California lost because she's a dumb b****, OK?" Hilton issued a half-hearted apology, but later went on national TV to rescind his apology.

In response, many members of the audience cheered or booed. Hilton predictably disliked the answer and attacked her publicly on his blog, stating, "She gave the worst answer in pageant history. She got booed. I think that was the first time in Miss USA ever that a contestant has been booed. She lost not because she doesn't believe in gay marriage. Miss California lost because she's a dumb b****, OK?" Hilton issued a half-hearted apology, but later went on national TV to rescind his apology and to say that he said the "b-word," but was actually thinking the "c-word."

Prejean quickly became a media sensation, appearing on many news programs and talk shows. She staunchly defended her views, once stating, "I have no regrets about answering honestly. He asked me for my opinion and I gave it to him. I have nothing against gay people and I didn't mean to offend anyone in my answer."<ref>http://www.myfoxal.com/dpp/news/dpgo_miss_california_perez_hilton_lwf_0420092424645</ref>

Prejean quickly became a media sensation, appearing on many news programs and talk shows. She staunchly defended her views, once stating, "I have no regrets about answering honestly. He asked me for my opinion and I gave it to him. I have nothing against gay people and I didn't mean to offend anyone in my answer."<ref>http://www.myfoxal.com/dpp/news/dpgo_miss_california_perez_hilton_lwf_0420092424645</ref>