Willie and Korie Robertson Talk A&E Controversy for First Time with Fox News

During Fox News’ “All-American New Year” special, Willie Robertson and wife Korie Robertson sat down with hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Bill Hemmer with the expectation that they would publicly discuss, for the first time, the controversy surrounding their family’s patriarch, Phil Robertson.

The pair appeared live, via satellite, from Steamboat Springs, Colo., but did not discuss Phil’s suspension from and subsequent reinstatement on the A&E reality show Duck Dynasty in much depth, nor did they address the patriarch’s remarks that landed him in hot water in the first place, including his suggestion that homosexuality is “illogical” because he finds a woman’s vagina more appealing than a man’s anus.

Hemmer and Hasselbeck did ask the Robertsons “What did you think about A&E’s decision regarding your father?”

Robertson replied that “We’re just glad to be back to work. A&E are fine, we’re looking forward to making funny shows, and ready to break in the new year, start over again.”

He added that the family is excited about the new season, and that “We’re ready to move on, you know? And we learned a lot.”

They also asked “Who breaks their resolution first? Korie or Willie?” and “What is your father doing tonight?”, as well as “Who do you think America could look forward to in this next season?”

Watch the interview below, via Fox News:

Watch Part 2 of the interview below:

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