Lara Spencer apologized on Good Morning America for making fun of Prince George’s ballet class. Last week, she mocked Prince William for saying his 6-year-old son loved to dance. Lara was widely criticized for the comments.
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“Prince William says George absolutely loves ballet. I have news for you Prince William: We’ll see how long that lasts,” the 50-year-0ld said, to much laughter from the GMA audience. Her comments received swift backlash from the dancing community.
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On August 19, she apologized on air. “I screwed up. I did,” she admitted. “The comment I made about dance was insensitive, it was stupid, and I am deeply sorry.”
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“I’ve spoken with several members of the dance community over the past few days,” she explained. “I have listened. I have learned about the bravery it takes for a young boy to pursue a career in dance.”
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“For me, the lesson is that words hurt. It was not my intention but it was insensitive. … Just let people follow their dream, whether it’s dance, whatever it is,” Lara said.
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She then did a segment with
So You Think You Can Dance choreographer
Travis Wall,
Cats star
Robbie Fairchild and ballet dancer
Fabrice Camels to talk about the harassment male dancers often face.
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“I want more boys to dance,” Travis, 31, said. “We make such beautiful art and we create such beautiful moments in this world. And I wish the world would dance more.”
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He also revealed on Instagram that Lara has personally called him over the weekend to apologize. “She is completely horrified and just truly just issued this massive apology,” he said. “I could just hear the horror in her voice.”
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“I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to apologize personally to you,” the anchor told the dancers on Monday. “And for you guys coming in here to sit and talk to me and to educate me. And again, I’m really sorry.”
“Prince William says George absolutely loves ballet. I have news for you Prince William: We’ll see how long that lasts,” the 50-year-0ld said, to much laughter from the GMA audience. Her comments received swift backlash from the dancing community.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
On August 19, she apologized on air. “I screwed up. I did,” she admitted. “The comment I made about dance was insensitive, it was stupid, and I am deeply sorry.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I’ve spoken with several members of the dance community over the past few days,” she explained. “I have listened. I have learned about the bravery it takes for a young boy to pursue a career in dance.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“For me, the lesson is that words hurt. It was not my intention but it was insensitive. … Just let people follow their dream, whether it’s dance, whatever it is,” Lara said.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
She then did a segment with
So You Think You Can Dance choreographer
Travis Wall,
Cats star
Robbie Fairchild and ballet dancer
Fabrice Camels to talk about the harassment male dancers often face.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I want more boys to dance,” Travis, 31, said. “We make such beautiful art and we create such beautiful moments in this world. And I wish the world would dance more.”
Photo credit: Amy Tierney/Variety/Shutterstock
He also revealed on Instagram that Lara has personally called him over the weekend to apologize. “She is completely horrified and just truly just issued this massive apology,” he said. “I could just hear the horror in her voice.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to apologize personally to you,” the anchor told the dancers on Monday. “And for you guys coming in here to sit and talk to me and to educate me. And again, I’m really sorry.”
