Lizzo wasn’t ready for the accusations in opposition to her — or what they might do to her profession.
As we’ve been reporting, the Truth Hurts singer’s former backup dancers had some critically disturbing claims about her habits, together with accusations of sexual harassment, weight discrimination, and false imprisonment. And since these claims dropped, every little thing is simply getting messier! From different ex-workers popping out with their very own claims, and others agreeing she created a “hostile work environment”, and now dishonest allegations — it’s not wanting good.
Oh, Lizzo…
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But how does she really feel about all of this getting stirred up inside the previous week? Well, in response to People insiders near her workforce on Friday, she was “blindsided” by the sudden accusations:
“She’s been building and building her life and career, and getting achievement after achievement. It blindsided her and her team and is a wakeup call that all of that can be instantly diminished by something like this, just overnight.”
They’re not flawed about how shortly issues imploded! The web clapped again HARD in opposition to the information — with a few of her longtime followers even coming for her on X (Twitter) this week. And her “dismissive” apology did her no favors within the matter, with the backlash solely getting extra intense afterward.
On Thursday, the About Damn Time singer summed up her emotions in regards to the lawsuit on Instagram, writing partially:
“These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelming and disappointing. My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations, but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous not to be addressed. These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.”
The 35-year-old just about solely addressed the primary concern her ex-dancers had, which numerous her followers took their very own concern with. Social media has been flooded with criticism of her response ever since!
And she wasn’t the one one “blindsided” by one thing this week as her personal accusers expressed their shock on the Good As Hell singer’s less-than-impressive feedback.
Ron Zambrano, who’s representing the plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, mentioned on their behalf to ET on Thursday:
“Lizzo has failed her own brand and has let down her fans. Her denial of this reprehensible behaviour only adds to our clients’ emotional distress. The dismissive comments and utter lack of empathy are quite telling about her character and only serve to minimize the trauma she has caused the plaintiffs and other employees who have now come forward sharing their own negative experiences. While Lizzo notes it was never her intention ‘to make anyone feel uncomfortable,’ that is exactly what she did to the point of demoralizing her dancers and flagrantly violating the law.”
Wild! What are YOUR ideas on the case to date, Perezcious readers? Let us know (beneath).
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