Nicole Scherzinger is talking out after going through backlash for liking and commenting on a publish from Russell Model, the controversial comedian-turned-podcaster who’s going through various sexual assault allegations.
In screengrabs circulating on-line Thursday, Scherzinger appeared to have replied to an image Model posted on Instagram of himself holding a hat that learn, “Make Jesus First Again,” seemingly alluding to the Trump marketing campaign’s MAGA hat and in addition referencing Brand’s latest conversion to Christianity. In a since-deleted remark, the singer-actress wrote, “Where do I get this hat!!!?”
Scherzinger, who’s presently starring in Sundown Blvd. on Broadway and confronted plenty of criticism from the theater group particularly, took to her Instagram Story on Friday to “deeply apologize for the hurt caused by my recent engagement with some social media posts.”
“When I commented on these posts, I made a mistake of not realizing that they could be easily interpreted as being politically related and I apologize to anyone who understandably reached that conclusion,” she wrote in her publish. “Many presumptions are being drawn, which do not reflect who I am, what I stand for, or who I voted for. Many of the marginalized communities feeling hurt and concerned by the results of the presidential election are people I care about most. I stand with them, as I always have, throughout my life and career. If you know me, you know that.”
Scherzinger continued, “Like so many others, in times of adversity and uncertainty, I turn to my faith. I believe that the posts I engaged with were about encouraging people to choose love and faith — “putting Jesus first.” For me Christ embodies peace, compassion, hope, and — above all — unconditional love, particularly for those that could really feel it the least proper now. I come from a spot of affection, and I’ll all the time assist values that convey us nearer collectively. It’s so necessary we come along with compassion, and love each other extra now than ever.”
Prior to the controversy, Scherzinger had been receiving rave evaluations for her efficiency within the Sundown Blvd. revival on Broadway, in addition to attracting sturdy awards buzz.
As for Model, U.Okay. detectives investigating sexual assault allegations towards him requested prosecutors within the nation this week to contemplate bringing fees towards the previous comic. He has denied all claims made towards him, which date between 2006 and 2013, when he was on the peak of his fame.
