Bill Maher wants Milo Yiannopoulos back onReal Time

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Bill Maher is gearing up for his second round in the media ring with controversial conservative personality Milo Yiannopoulos.

“I actually want to have him back,” Maher toldEsquire.

A source confirms to EW that Yiannopoulos is one of many namesReal Timeis considering to feature on future episodes.

Then he’s dropped by Breitbart, and his book deal falls through.

As I say, sunlight is the best disinfectant.

You’re welcome."

Last weekend, Maher himselfmade headlines after using the N-wordin a joke during Saturday’sReal Timebroadcast.

Yiannopoulosplans to self-publishhis new book,Dangerous, on July 4.

Representatives for Yiannopoulos and HBO did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.