Nicole Scherzinger has apologized for posting a comment on Russell Brand’s Instagram post where he is wearing a “Make Jesus First Again” hat. Brand’s post comes hours after the declaration of the US Elections. He captioned the post as “Gob Bless America.”
Taking to the comments section the Pussycat Dolls lead singer wrote, “Where do I get this hat?” However, she deleted the comment later after she faced backlash from her fans that implied her support for Donald Trump.
They also slammed the singer for being friendly with Brand who has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013.
"My question is why is nicole scherzinger even following and interacting with russell brand in the first place." One user wrote.
What did Nicole write in her apology?
Taking to her Instagram, Nicole Scherzinger issued an apology to her fans for her comment on Russell Brand’s post.
"I deeply apologize for the hurt caused by my recent engagement with some social media posts," the singer wrote.
"When I commented on these posts, I made the 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 continued to write that the presumptions drawn against her do not reflect who she voted for. She added that she supports the marginalized communities and is concerned for them since the election results were declared.
"Many presumptions are being drawn, which do not reflect who I am, what I stand for, or who l 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."
“Like so many others, in times of adversity and uncertainity, I turn to my faith.” Nicole said while declaring her faith in Jesus.
“I believed that the posts I enagaged with were about encouraging people to choose love and faith – “putting Jesus first.” She said while clarifying her comment.
"For me Christ embodies peace, compassion, hope, and — above all — unconditional love, especially for those who may feel it the least right now."
"I come from a place of love, and I will always support values that bring us closer together," she concluded. "It's so important we come together with compassion, and love one another now more than ever." She concluded.
This is how the fans reacted to Nicole’s apology
Fans were quick to react to her apology. They took to social media to criticize the artist.
"Her apology seems like a lot of words and not really saying much… feels disingenuous." Another commented.
"I would also like a Whole list of people we need to unsupport." One more tweeted demanding a list of people they need to unfollow.
"Yuuuuup. I appreciate the statement but the damage is done." Someone else wrote.
"Right?! How dumb does she think we are?" One fan wrote.
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Many fans have called out Nicole Scherzinger after her statement as the red hat is synonymous with Donald Trump's signature MAGA hats.
The singer is yet to comment on the social media controversy that has sparked with her statement, disappointing a number of her followers.
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