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It is a word I have used on the show many times, hoping to reclaim it.

This time, I used it as an insult.

I crossed the line.

I regret it, and I do apologize for that, Bee said tonight.

The problem is, a lot of women have heard that word at the worst time in their lives.

A lot of them dont want it reclaimed.

I dont blame them.

I dont want to inflict more pain on them.

On Wednesday night, Bee expressed her dismay that the controversy distracted the news cycle from more important issues.