Palin To Oprah: Johnston’s ‘Aspiring Porn’ Gig Is ‘Heartbreaking’

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In her interview with Oprah that will air later today, Sarah Palin criticizes Levi Johnston, who has also been the center of some media attention over his upcoming photoshoot for Playgirl magazine.

According to Rick Klein of ABC News, Palin first demurs from answering questions about Johnston: “I don’t think a national television show is the place to discuss some of things he’d been doing and saying.”

That doesn’t stop Palin from snarking on Johnston’s upcoming Playgirl shoot: “By the way, I don’t know if we call him Levi — I hear he goes by the name Ricky Hollywood now, so, if that’s the case, we don’t want to mess up this gig he’s got going.” She continues on to describe the photoshoot as “aspiring porn,” and says: “It’s a bit heartbreaking to see the road that he’s on right now.”

Palin then discusses Johnston’s relationship with Tripp, his son: “He hasn’t seen the baby for a while, but we will let that be the discussion between Bristol and Levi, as they work out their relationship. Because Levi will forever be the father of this beautiful little baby, and I continue to hope for the best, and pray for Levi.”

Late Update: Here’s the video:

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