On June 28, 2023, Colleen Ballinger responded to these ongoing allegations in a YouTube video simply titled “hi.” It featured a 10-minute apology song — yes, a song — as the Miranda Sings star strummed a ukulele and sang about what she dubbed the “toxic gossip train” against her.
As Ballinger explained, her team advised against her speaking out, so she decided to sing. She admitted to making mistakes and messaging her fans in the past, but ultimately denied the serious allegations against her, singing, “I’m not a groomer, just a loser” who had since “changed my behavior and took accountability.” Seemingly referring to Adam McIntyre’s claims, she sang, “I know you wanted me to say that I was 100% in the wrong / Well, I’m sorry I’m not gonna take that route / Of admitting to lies and rumors that you made up for clout.” Ballinger also appeared to respond to Becky’s recounting with, “I’m not a predator even a lot of you think so / Because five years ago I made a fart joke.”
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Fans and critics alike, largely left unimpressed, didn’t feel this apology song was exactly heartfelt and went straight to Twitter to start with the memes. “This ain’t All Too Well 10 minute version girl, you groomed kids,” read a screenshot YouTube comment. Another user posted an Ariana Grande singing GIF alongside the caption: “colleen ballinger after her team said she couldn’t talk about the grooming allegations.” While we do feel for Colleen Ballinger, as it’s not easy navigating the spotlight, perhaps she should’ve listened to her team on this one.
