The View panel criticized the ‘ridiculous and stupid’ backlash Nicole Scherzinger received for commenting on Russell Brand’s election post, with the hosts declaring she should not have apologised.
Last week, the former Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, came under fire for “coming out as a Donald Trump supporter” over her comment on Brand’s Instagram, in which she asked him where he got his “Make Jesus First Again” hat. “.
Scherzinger later took to his own profile on Friday night, where he apologized for the “pain caused.”
Unpacking the hype on Monday’s episode of the ABC talk show, Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navaro, Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines fiercely defended the former X Factor judge.
“The emotions are so raw,” Navarro, 52, began. ‘It’s excessive. I think people are losing their minds. Right now, social media is a very difficult place to be.
The View panel criticized the ‘ridiculous and stupid’ reaction Nicole Scherzinger received for commenting on Russell Brand’s election post.
Scherzinger apologized for the “harm caused” after she commented on Russell Brand’s Instagram asking where he got his “Let’s Make Jesus First Again” hat.
‘You can literally post a picture of puppies and there will be people attacking you. Every day I get thousands of people telling me “go eat another burrito and go back to Mexico.”
“I’m not going anywhere.”
“Honestly, to me, this is so ridiculous and stupid, and she shouldn’t have apologized, but don’t go on social media if you can’t take the pressure, because people are crazy,” he added.
Haines, 47, agreed, saying, “She shouldn’t have to say I voted for this person.”
‘It was a hat. She commented. The mob mentality on social media is very poisonous and toxic, and its power was just checked in the last election.
“You can’t go after people like that. He was always disgusting and ugly, and his Tony has nothing to do with what she does on social media.
‘People are asking her not to be nominated for a Tony. This has gotten out of control. It’s ridiculous.’
The four hosts ended their conversation by agreeing that they would go see Scherzinger in his Broadway show, Sunset Blvd, which received rave reviews.
Ana Navaro called the scandal “so ridiculous and stupid” and said Scherzinger should not have apologized
Sara Haines said: “The mob mentality on social media is so poisonous and toxic”
“She’s brilliant on the show,” Goldberg, 68, added. ‘She liked a hat on Jesus. I think that would be something unifying. It’s a hat. It’s just a hat.
Last week, Scherzinger took to Instagram to apologize for his comment on Brand’s post.
She wrote: “I deeply apologize for the pain caused by my recent interaction with some social media posts.”
He explained: ‘Many of the marginalized communities who feel hurt and concerned about 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.”
Scherzinger went on to say that the comment about the ‘Make Jesus First Again’ cap, which is a replica of the red Make America Great Again cap made famous by the Trump campaign, was simply a reflection of his faith and how he has turned in your moments of need.
Scherzinger angered fans after she gave a thumbs up to Brand’s ‘Make Jesus First Again’.
She responded to his Instagram post asking where she could get her hat.
Scherzinger then took to her Instagram Story to address the controversy.
He explained: ‘Like so many others, in times of adversity and uncertainty, I turn to my faith. He believed the posts he participated in were about encouraging people to choose love and faith: “put Jesus first.”
‘For me, Christ embodies peace, compassion, hope and, above all, unconditional love, especially for those who feel it least right now.
‘I come from a place of love and will always support the values that unite us most.
“It is very important that we come together with compassion and love each other more than ever.”
Just a few days ago, he angered his fans after giving his seal of approval to Brand’s ‘Make Jesus First Again’.
The photo was posted on Election Day and captured Brand, 49, proudly brandishing a red hat that read ‘Make Jesus First Again.’ “God bless America,” he captioned the post.
Scherzinger showed her affection for the MAGA-like accessory when she chimed in in the comments: ‘Where do I get this hat!!!?’ along with praying hands and red heart emojis.
Last year, Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse dating back to the height of his career, and police are investigating the allegations. Brand has vehemently denied all allegations.