i was right about colleen ballinger

kodee's video: • Video
my twitch: / theadammcintyre
3 years ago i posted a video titled, “colleen ballinger, stop lying” in which i described the emotionally abusive end to my ‘friendship’ (not real one…in theory) with youtuber colleen ballinger. the video response was quickly turned against me & i was villainized & bullied for 3 solid years until the truth has now been revealed to what actually happened as another person kodee, has spoken up about how colleen ballinger & her friend kory manipulated & gaslit them into exposing me with fake details to belittle the truth i was discussing. video up now.
#colleenballinger

[@AdamMcIntyre]

kodee's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPWmmpuf5yYoMk my twitch: www.twitch.tv/theadammcintyre 3 years ago i posted a video titled, “colleen ballinger, stop lying” in which i described the emotionally abusive end to my ‘friendship’ (not real one…in theory) with youtuber colleen ballinger. the video response was quickly turned against me & i was villainized & bullied for 3 solid years until the truth has now been revealed to what actually happened as another person kodee, has spoken up about how colleen ballinger & her friend kory manipulated & gaslit them into exposing me with fake details to belittle the truth i was discussing. video up now.

[@d.h.4778]

Babe, you are valid in all your feelings, and always have been. You were a child. She g roomed you. Very much so. She should actually probably be in jail over all the things added together, not just with you either. You were a baby. Look at those pictures. Did you even have adult teeth yet?! you don’t owe anyone anything. You made decisions because a full grown adult was telling you what to do. There aren’t many situations in this world that will ever be like yours.. no one gets to have a negative say on anything you are feeling. You are valid. You are doing soooo wonderfully for how much you’ve gone through.

[@plutonium2]

@@d.h.4778 not jail. But overall yes

[@cherrytwizzler]

@@d.h.4778 Kat Tenbarge actually groomed him.

[@bostonlillyandlacy8014]

1st of all Adam I'm so sorry..wow..I want to ty for letting us know who this real Colleen is..She is definitely another Trisha ..In which I don't support never this 1 either..Remember What goes Around Comes Around Adam 😂😂😂

[@lauren6885]

So when Colleen talked about her relationship and intimate details. Was it in a joking way? Or was she serious about how she would actually be intimate with josh or Eric to you personally or in groupchats. I guess it shouldn’t be discussed maybe we all know what we need to. Or do you think you will reveal more in the future?

[@abbyisawesome6983]

Asking a 14yr old to help you through your divorce is wild.

[@emmav.6826]

Very 😭

[@strawberrychainsaw23]

YES

[@JamieBaker398]

It’s honestly disgusting

[@Mrempoleon100]

And the excuse she used was like "I saw them like my friends, my besties" She got away with it for sooo long

[@Desantisgogoboots]

Pamela Smart did the same thing with her students. And many other teachers, or people like Colleen do, that surround themselves with kids for nefarious reasons.

[@penichilling]

"as a twenty year old I'm going to stand here and defend my 17 year old self because no one else did online." such a powerful statement, good for you for how far you've come in those 3 years.

[@ShadyPinesMa32]

That statement stuck out it me as well. I got chills and literally said out loud “YES ADAM! Take that power BACK!” 🙌

[@allison257]

Seems silly because there were people actually defending Adam

[@HaleyFromToronto]

@@allison257 true, but I think the majority did not.

[@xenahex]

PROFOUNDLY powerful. My eyes well up thinking about it. I admire his strength as a 29 year old but maybe I’ll take that inspiration from 20 year old Adam and apply it where it’s needed for various aged Xena. He has no idea how much he’s positively impacted people with his own self empowerment and courage.

[@xenahex]

@@ShadyPinesMa32 I was snapping and yelling out smiling YESSSSS’s or with my tears welling up my eyes more times than I can count

[@shoopmahboop1374]

I'm 24 year old, the idea of asking an actual child to help me emotionally through a divorce sounds like an ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS red flag

[@ti3125]

💯

[@killadrian987]

Birds of a feather flock together

[@rockersr.g.2410]

@@killadrian987what does ‘birds of a feather’ have to do with this?

[@shoopmahboop1374]

@@rockersr.g.2410 seriously...

[@haha889yuh7]

I don’t even have the words.. just speechless

[@iloveyouskii]

"im not a groomer, im just a loser" is an insane notion to put out to the rest of the world, normalizing this as a 36 year old with 3 kids is insane

[@lili.bellee]

PERIODDDD

[@kaleidoscopingme]

Is actually a commonly used tactic of abusers. So yeah

[@zleepy_zig]

“only thing ive ever groomed is my two persian cats!” like stop 😭

[@KyleGD]

@@zleepy_zig she made it sound way way worse

[@KyleGD]

@@zleepy_zig “i havent got sexual with children, i got sexual with my cats 😍😍❤️❤️”

[@Taylormayde14]

The fact that a fully grown adult woman was taking advice from a 15 year old boy is THE BIGGEST RED FLAG EVER. No adult needs advice from a child. She’s a predator.

[@Taylormayde14]

I hope this disgusting predator cunt gets her kids taken away. Truly. I’m praying for that to happen as soon as possible. She should be in jail.

[@gillypiexo]

For real idk about predator. Only because idk how that term applies other than the obvious. Like if I talk to my niece who is 9 yrs younger than me, if she was a teenager of 17, would I be the predator? I'm genuinely curious, no sass or snarkiness implied. Would it be emotional and mental manipulation?

[@JaneDoeValentine]

@@gillypiexo​​⁠when you use grooming tactics like she does, then yes you are a predator. She’s not just talking to her niece. She was talking to a 15 year old fan and asking him for advice, leaning on him, and then asked for nudes. That’s a predator

[@Taylormayde14]

@@gillypiexo yes. A predator is someone who preys on someone else who is less powerful than them in some way…. At its most basic definition. It doesn’t always indicate something sexual. It indicates something inappropriate and wrong.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

NO. A fully grown adult can ask a teenager stuff a teenager knows. FACT.

[@ao4698]

asking 15 year old you if youre a virgin is so sick and twisted. total groomer. disgusting. she needs to be deplatformed

[@RoosaM88]

She needs to be investigated.

[@brendalove1230]

😳😳 that's gross

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I cant even ask my friends that because its too much of a personal question.

[@ValentinoQ]

This part is the less weird part. The weird part is her asking for ass pics and talking to him about her divorce. 15 years old actually seek adults to ask questions about sex because they are starting to do it. I also feel like mentioning that during a Q&A at 15 is “good content” as in something to get views.

[@pietrofattorello]

​@@ValentinoQ yeah, they seek their parents, not a random woman on the internet.

[@skylarjohnson7779]

Of course James Charles thinks the child is to blame.

[@blib4328]

groomers gonna stick together

[@callanightshade8079]

​@@blib4328 good lord do they ever too. And the apologists

[@elizabethsahu7822]

Right?!? Shocking

[@gabriellelister7669]

@@callanightshade8079 i was gonna say it felt very Gabbie Hanna and Curtis. Obviously very different types of assault. But people who defend/enact mental and sexual assault are all equally pieces of shit in my book.

[@avlisjs]

Seriously. That should’ve been the biggest red flag. If James Charles is defending you- you’re probably a creep.

[@kimberlygamez7132]

Funny how james charles says "it doesnt matter how old he is he lied" given his OWN previous grooming scandals. Gross people will back gross people until the day they die.

[@leahxx5456]

It shows theres something twisted going on in the industry its full of gross people that are supposed to be influencers.

[@grumpyseagull]

They gotta protect their own breed.

[@alizhansen9666]

Omg what did James Charles do???? (Sorry I have been off the internet!)

[@calli8795]

@@alizhansen9666he groomed minors and his excuse was bc he was lonely 💀 theres def videos online if u look it up this was a few years ago i think

[@pde8444]

@@calli8795 mean they lied abt their age tho to him so he didn’t know how old they were but to me Colleen is just disgusting

[@Hollylouisesmithxx]

I’m 28 and a mother. I could not imagine myself engaging with teenagers let alone talking about my sex life. What a sick and twisted woman

[@FireLlama550]

My sister is 16 I'm 29 I could never.

[@chrisblessing45]

nobody reasonable would do this. I am not an influencer but I always believed Adam. Cause I saw her do weird shit and my mom researched and she didnt want my sister to get pulled into that fandom. My mom made a hard line.

[@chrisblessing45]

I didnt make any commentents to protect Adam online but I did tell any people I knew irl to say how bad she is.

[@marykate6538]

it’s disgusting, i can’t stand colleen🤮

[@cristinam.5554]

What time span does he talk about the sex talk?

[@MNHRI]

Can we just acknowledge what a bad ass your mom is? She gave you room and space to explore your interests, while still staying vigilant about your safety, then when it turned sour she was super supportive of you, and then dropped the most blaringly obvious truth bomb about how Colleen would feel if her own son was being treated that way. Props to your mom!

[@beegee6143]

Yes!! Props to her ❤

[@Juliamh2222]

Super mom🩷

[@p00pjeezusfartswag]

YES!! such a good mom omg he's so lucky

[@lorielovesbooks7315]

I have thought in the past Adam's mom is awesome, now I know his mom is amazing.

[@isdelilah4031]

why was she letting her teen son talk to adults

[@dailymommy3476]

As an almost 27 year old never could imagine being friends with teenagers there’s too much of an age difference and maturity difference she was definitely in the wrong

[@agilblack7626]

That’s like saying, at my age I can’t be friends with someone who’s 80. We just don’t see eye to eye. That’s idiotic and I’m sure that’s why you’re here for the idiot fest. Don’t have anymore kids please and thank you!

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

LITERALLY

[@jice7074]

Take a deep look at what is going on in schools. More and these types of adults are pushing "pleasure based sex education". Teaching young children that "sure, you can say no, but here is how to enjoy saying yes." Groomers are literally state employees today and you're not looking at how deep this culture goes.

[@emmahermes6783]

as a 20 year old i could never imagine being friends with teenagers!!

[@OGcornchipgirl]

Literally! Now being an adult at 29- I do not understand how anyone could be friends with a teen… it’s weird. Even weirder to think people my age were TRYING to talk to me as a teen… messed up. A teenager is a child in my eyes.💯

[@nexithedestroyer]

I don't feel enough people are talking about how weird, manipulative and creepy Colleen is, the fact that she had these close relationships with children, telling them inappropriate shit and using them as counselors....it's not getting enough attention for how serious it is

[@neu_dae]

It probably never will be taken that seriously because women who are groomers aren't taken as seriously as men who are...

[@nexithedestroyer]

@@neu_dae eh.. men who are groomers are rarely held accountable and their victims are seldom believed either, even though theres more outrage around it (mostly online). In real life men still get away with alot disgusting shit towards women and children, the justice systems wasn't designed to hold actual monsters accountable

[@nicoleb6]

Agree. This needs blown up!!!

[@spinelessdevil]

The more this blows up the better

[@samii7530]

@piscesGal I wasn’t aware of that 😮 she’s a funny actor I enjoy watching . I’m Ganna go research that rn .

[@TestingTesting-tl7pz]

It’s especially alarming that James Charles got SO involved in this when he has been proven to be a predator ALSO! Really starts to make you wonder if the celebrity predators are open with one another about it. So they can try to orchestrate smear campaigns against their accusers. I want them to be fined, some jail time, or at least get SUED!

[@alexb7092]

They try to push it down as much as they can in general so that it discourages others from reaching out or inspiring their own victims, or simply because they won't admit to it being a problem because then their victims could be inspired to come out Mostly to keep their victims silenced and possibly so they can use the "I didn't know & was wrong" card later lol

[@anon5243]

THIS

[@silverlimosine]

Yes James got involved to come to Colleen’s defense because he is the same way she is. Birds of a feather flock together. Disgusting

[@Hilo-gk3ix]

Honestly him tweeting that he was begging for the lingerie and that that made it okay to send it to him is wild. However, with everything we know that mentality is very apparent and he clearly uses it to justify his actions as well.

[@alexb7092]

@@Hilo-gk3ix wtf are you on about

[@iija5238]

You were groomed, you were used, you were manipulated. Looking at the meet&greet pictures of you and Colleen breaks my heart, that is a literal baby. There is no way she looked baby you in the eyes and never knew that it wasn't right what she was doing. I relate to this video so much, not because I was ever in contact with Colleen, but because I was groomed and abused as a child. The way you felt idolizing her ( 13:44 ), that was purposeful on her part. A groomer will make you feel important and that they are choosing to talk to you because you are something special to them. They will make you believe that it is an honor to be talking to them, you will feel cool and special because they _chose_ you, they _chose_ to talk to you. They will make their attention feel like a reward so you will seek it out. None of this was your fault. She knew that she held power over you and used it to her advantage all the time. Everything "inappropriate" you did, she could've shot down right when it happened. She didn't because she approved of those things and wanted to encourage that behaviour. She knew better and did nothing because she wanted that kind of attention from children. Everything "wrong" you did in this situation she approved of and encouraged until it was time to use it against you. I'm glad that your pain is finally being recognised and you are getting the support you should've gotten from the community 3 years ago. You did nothing wrong, you were a child and a victim and Colleen was a fucking creep.

[@jenniferroy6288]

🎯

[@xenahex]

FIRST PARAGRAPH - A RESOUNDING *YES.* Those photos made me cry harder than I already was. I’m 29, couldn’t even imagine.

[@frankiedankymemes]

I hope you re-read what you wrote and know the same is true! Thank you for taking the time to share your truth to encourage Adam! 🤍

[@rhflop]

as harsh as it sounds, it's true. colleens behaviour is so fucking disgusting

[@girl_villager]

Colleen is** a fucking creep. Yes, to all of this

[@le_tomboy1592]

It angers me rewatching this now and seeing Kodee in the chat saying “she was in my dms sending me your dms” “they manipulated me to do this” A grown ass woman trying to cosplay as a teenager to not catch heat for defaming you, a child back then.

[@gayslinky5236]

no genuinely, she shouldve known SO MUCH BETTER, what a vile women. Adam is far too forgiving tbh.

[@literallylondonn]

@@gayslinky5236hasnt adam changed his opinion on her now?

[@BMarie774]

Imagine-fucking-that. That now as a grown man Adam can look back at someone he “hated” and say “no, you were also groomed and taken advantage of, I have no ill will towards you”….while Colleen, a WHOLE ASS ADULT, tried employing an army of kids to do her bidding, never realizing “hey this is fucked up”

[@frankiedankymemes]

This. Speaks to character

[@just_katrina1065]

Exactly!

[@BeyondJadedd]

Oh she knows. This woman was raised in a religious household. Guaranteed she knew it was wrong. Just didn't care. I agree with what you're saying though. Adam is clearly being the bigger person than her here. Also guarantee that we will see some sort of "I don't wanna cry and do some boo-hoo influencer apology, because I just need to admit that it was wrong. Blah blah blah" and then she will inevitably cry, and give the exact half-ass influencer apology she said she wouldn't.

[@gillypiexo]

Pretty Much. It says A lot about her character and mental/emotional maturity

[@__elise333]

Ikr.

[@YankeeRose92]

As a 30 year old woman the idea of asking a 15 year old other than my child if they were a Virgin is disgusting. I'm so sorry adam

[@Marina-cq2yt]

It's so wild to me, I wouldn't even befriend a child - what normal adult would? I understand her Fandom used to be children so any interaction with fans would automatically be an interaction with a child, but that doesn't mean you have to talk back and forth with them! A simple "thanks for watching" is enough response from an adult creator to a child, like, that's the limit.

[@KingAndQueensx]

Shouldn’t even be asking your own kid.

[@sara-os5yz]

@@KingAndQueensx A parent might need to know this if it’s a health concern. If a teen is at risk of pregnancy or STDs or being abused it would be negligent for a parent not to care.

[@breetoldyouso]

I’m 23 and the thought of asking that makes me want to throw up

[@KingAndQueensx]

@@sara-os5yz you educate your kids. You dont pry into their sex life.

[@aliciaanne]

I am Colleen's age, I could NOT ever imagine manipulating and using any human being like this, let alone innocent children. Have you do my bidding for me then talking crap about you behind your back, talking to you guys in chat and asking questions about wildly inappropriate things, etc. It's evil and actually INSANE. Colleen needs to be held accountable and at this point cancelled. So sorry this happened to you and all the other kids that were hurt by Colleen. It's horrific.

[@steviasativa9803]

Same, wtf! If I ever found out I was talking to a high schooler in that manner, I would die of shame and ick omg especially the sending underwear and especially with it all being public how is this not more known about her?!

[@sheroval0562]

Same!!! I wouldn’t even think of doing something like that.

[@kellygardner5417]

GIRL. SAME. team Adam, always. I. Subscribed to Adam as soon as I saw this madness and the panty packages, stinking ish show, years ago. As a cool ass mom of a 4 YO, okay, we love kids and teens. But we authority figures, dawg. Babysitters are authority figures. I don’t play that grooming shit. It’s like, after you give birth, you turn into a MOMMA BEAR. Your brain lights fires when seeing this behavior from our own peers. And A WOMAN. SHAME ON HER. ADAM. THA REAL MOMMA BEARS WILL PROTECT YOU GOING FORWARD

[@SK-jp2ok]

🤔

[@iija5238]

I usually hesitate with the whole "we should cancel this person" thing, but with Colleen I agree 100%. She was using her platforms to groom children, and that power needs to be taken away.

[@neeko4676]

This is why adults should not be “friends” with minors. Minors don’t always know what is predatory. They can’t consent even if they want something or say yes.

[@pokix1215]

@ong

[@RandomPianistt]

Agree! When I was a kid I went to my neighbor’s yard when their dogs were outside and pet the dogs, talked about my school day, and left. I did NOT listen to facts about their divorce or sex life or intimate details. They tried to help show me what healthy relationships were like, and never once overstepped boundaries. TLDR My neighbor being polite to kids✅ Colleen being a child groomer ❌

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

The same goes for influencers and their fans of any age. This is why it's ethics 101 for celebrities and professionals to not seduce (or even just get personal) with people they hold power over.

[@cskyla1844]

I’m 21 years old & I’m friends with only a select few minors bc I met them when I was 15 and they just recently turned 18. I had to cut contact a bit and keep thinks extremely appropriate when I turned 18 bc I saw them like siblings. Me and them are still friends, but I left for a while when I turned 18. It’s not bad to be friends with minors if you met them AS a minor.

[@tr4sh.doll_]

@@cskyla1844 I'm 20 and have a friend 3 years younger than me, I also distanced myself from her (even though I'm a girl too and and I've known her all my life) growing up, I think that's normal and that's what we have to do for a certain time, when you become an adult but they are still minors, so i don't understand how an adult can become friends with a minor when he didn't know each other before it's really weird

[@delaneyjackson2]

I’m 26 and am a volleyball coach for girls ages 14-16. I cannot fathom being in a group chat casually with them let alone asking such inappropriate questions. Unbelievably disgusting. So sorry you went through that Adam and now have to process the reality of it.

[@carris2scents57]

I’ve said it a million times. She a Groomer and the “Maranda” character is more of who she truly is. I’m SHOCKED she’s still a thing

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

I never followed Colleen. I've only ever seen her in other videos with people or dressed as Miranda for Shane

[@spinelessdevil]

In 2016 or wutever when I heard of that trash Netflix special of hers I check it and instantly see how lousy and stupid it is 0 acting skills idk how they give her a show and I was a kid I checked her yt and felt the predator groomer vibes from miles

[@shmoolie2977]

Yup! The “Miranda” character was just Colleen doing and saying awful shit but got a pass bc “she’s playing a character” or “it’s just a bit”

[@carris2scents57]

@@shmoolie2977 exactly

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

Anyone who has characters and “alter egos” should raise a red flag immediately!

[@itsbroiled]

This should be considered some kind of grooming, psych abuse and cyber bullying for real and done to a minor it's serious business.

[@JuanLopez-ng3vs]

Touch grass if you think any of this insanity is serious business.. serious business is the fact that you live everyday off the literal corpses of children in the global south imperialist subhuamn

[@xenahex]

It’s exactly that

[@mochaismilk]

I'm so confused how she's continuously getting away with this. This isn't even the only case of her being a creep. This woman needs to be investigated

[@jeishiikanzaki]

For all the same reasons Shane Dawson and James Charles are allowed to still strut around on KZbin.

[@KyleGD]

@@jeishiikanzaki because they made an apology, thats good enough 🔥🔥👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😀😀😀😀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@B33K1ND89]

@@KyleGDohhhh so if break the law and say sorry its ok 👍🏻

[@nyomicasey]

I thought her relationship with Jojo Siwa was kind of weird. This makes me worry about her too

[@Lilkorokbb]

And having sleepovers with her as a teenager too

[@nyomicasey]

@@Lilkorokbb yikes

[@christina74829]

Colleen’s friendship with Jojo reminds me of Sia’s friendship with Maddie Ziegler. Both grown women being friends with younger girls. It’s so weird.

[@nyomicasey]

@@christina74829 very very strange

[@itachis]

Jo Jo is becoming creepy all on her own as of late

[@crumpetandtea]

I am thirty and used to babysit kids with the same age difference as Adam and Colleen. Now that they’re old enough to have social media, our conversations are like “hey you were a great babysitter” “hey you were a great kid” then we go back to our own lives cause they’re in high school and I’m married and we shouldn’t really have anything in common to talk about.

[@kadebebesis4204]

I agree. I’m 23 and every once in awhile I’ll see a post from the old kids I used to babysit when I was a teen. I don’t ask anything weird or comment period. If anything in my head it’s like “congrats on graduating!” Or “that Taylor swift concert looked fun!” “Good luck!” But I don’t actively comment or message them. That would be weird in my opinion.

[@sarahberkner]

I kind of agree, but high schoolers can have jobs and in my opinion (and in the opinion of my high school self) should start learning how to adult. Even though some people think they should goof off until they're out of college and don't know how to get a job and are in major debt. But yeah, if I had babysat someone I wouldn't assume they'd want to hear from me whether or not we had things in common.

[@milog6880]

i’m 21 and i couldn’t imagine having those kinds of conversations with a 15 yr old. like that’s a baby.

[@midnightgalaxy886]

I’m only 18 and wouldn’t

[@alicolina]

Facts

[@KyleGD]

She shouldve waited 1 more year and move to Japan and she would be in the green flag lmao fr 😂😂

[@KingOfGaymes]

@@KyleGDbelieve it or not, 16 is still a minor in every country

[@KyleGD]

@@KingOfGaymes legally, they'd be adults in some. morally, yes. still a child.

[@gabriellelister7669]

Y’know what? Her hanging with Shane is starting to make A LOT more sense now. These two are fucking vile and I’m so happy you two are away from her and letting people know.

[@ellaova]

How do these bigoted problematic people find each other!?

[@presleysmith1331]

Her hanging out with Trisha explains a lot too

[@AutumnOddity]

Yeah they’re (allegedly) both closet (maybe not so closet) pedos

[@41052]

Sick people stick together

[@gabriellelister7669]

@@presleysmith1331 oh my gosh yes when I saw she did the podcast with Trish I was confused but Jesus man like two peas in a pod. Idk why they act like mean high school girls at their grown ass age 😭

[@gabbyholt3817]

I’m 22 and I can’t imagine forming a friendship with anyone under the age of 20. These people need to understand their fans are not their friends or free therapists it’s werid

[@LarissaDawn]

She literally acknowledged that in her video with the Ukulele

[@myzoothough6051]

@@LarissaDawn you can later acknowledge something was wrong but that doesn’t mean in the moment that you didn’t do it /know it was wrong at that time.

[@introusas]

Same age. Why would you even WANT that close of a relationship with a child? You are so far ahead of them in terms of development and life experience. There is a huge power imbalance, and kids are just kind of boring anyway.

[@MadMissy]

It IS possible to have appropriate relationships with younger people. We older ones can be good rolemodels and support, they can learn a lot from us. The story here is a clear "how not to" though 😬 Colleens behaviour would be f*cked even, if the youngsters involved would have been of age. Them beeing so young just makes it worse

[@introusas]

@@MadMissy Yeah, I had some older friends online in my younger teen years but they were always very PG and I could always turn to them for advice and support. It was great

[@ladybuggy1092]

Those group texts from the Kory's Klit group are INSANE. That has to be illegal to have a group chat full of children and engaging like that. Holy shit.

[@69marrr]

Seriously they need more regulations with these creators about so many issues 😅

[@Anna-hn8nr]

That, and why that name? kinda weird

[@fxjrulpzxi]

@@Anna-hn8nr more like kinda DISGUSTING. These people are sick!

[@alexxs7evin]

⁠

[@Vyllith]

I clicked faster than my internet

[@Legoglocks]

LMAO ME TOO

[@jungkooksrent]

same

[@jehoqz]

Bwahahahahaha dkm 😂

[@lampshadey]

girl same

[@Delicaterose1212]

Literally 😭

[@jaymondallie]

If these messages from Colleen to Adam were from a man to a young girl - everyone would have the man deplatformed and canceled. I cannot say for sure if Colleen is a MAP, but these messages gave me literal chills and made me feel sick knowing the whole situation. If a man did any of this to a 15 y/o girl - no one would be okay with it so why is it okay for a grown woman to do this to a young Adam!???!

[@Koko-re7pg]

I was about to say this. It's so fvcked up.

[@yaneximillo3316]

This^^^^ and her whole platform is how women get treated differently than men ...

[@jnoelleart]

exactly! and the person who keeps bringing up Kory also grooming saying he’s not getting caught, i want them to know that yeah he should be held accountable too but they need to realize that kory isn’t as well known as colleen and her fans will also back him up if anybody talks shit about him, because he’s so close with colleen personally. if he had his own platform where he didn’t basically milk colleen for clout to get views on his own videos, he would have been cancelled way faster than her because he is a man. this whole situation is just fucked up, people aren’t taking it seriously because people don’t seem to realize that women can groom younger boys/girls too just like men do. i guess not many people know that because its more common for men than it is for women idk

[@Skewer-rat]

I’m really glad this is finally coming to light. It’s been such a taboo issue for so long. Unfortunately from my own experiences the people I see do this most are the alpha male with high testosterone type. Toxic masculinity has effected them so much they would let younger boys become victims and even congratulate them. It’s honestly so sad. Anyone who engages in this problematic thinking though is disgusting

[@jenniferroy6288]

Adam, you are brilliant and generous and most importantly, credible. You have an amazing future ahead of you, not because of the trauma Colleen and Korey and their enablers did to you - but because you are strong, smart and talented on your own. Please get help for C-PTSD.

[@soph4689]

Not James Charles being the one to defend her 💀

[@LoyalTeenWolf]

Birds of a feather flock together

[@myriamrheaume5707]

This needs to blowup! All she did, lying about what Adam’s mom said, having james charles tweeting about a 17 years old CHILD, and so on…. This is BEYOND. She needs to be cancelled for real

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

She needs to be charged.

[@treeanimation368]

Yes!! It’s crazy how people aren’t talking about this !!

[@spinelessdevil]

Ong

[@noblevictory2200]

Absolutely!

[@llb1127]

It's so terrible that James Charles is a predator and attacking a minor by Colleen's persuasion. This is so terrifying. Cory is disgusting 🫣 Somebody needs to take the evidence of him talking about sex with minors to the Police. If it has not been done yet, if we are public now on the internet, it's up to the victims to choose to do this. I sure hope it can happen. These ppl are extremely dangerous with minors, and the added being parents is just even more sad for the innocence destroyed by her exploitation.

[@bellascerpe933]

There’s always been something deeply unnerving to me about Colleen and her Miranda Sings character, and as I’ve gotten older I’ve realized what it was. No one makes a character like Miranda unless they want to express their own problematic beliefs with the fallback of “oh the character is satirical - they’re supposed to be outrageous and problematic!” I’m so sorry you had to go through years of her emotionally manipulating and grooming you, Adam. I’m so proud of you for not letting her and her fans intimidate/silence you and for bringing attention to who Colleen really is.

[@brookebixler1040]

Yessss! Couldn’t agree more!!

[@xenahex]

I 1000000% agree.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

When anyone makes a "blanket statement" like you did :: "no one makes a character.", I alert. Of course there are entertainers, people who have characters they play as entertainment. Pee Wee, Capt. Kangaroo, Ronald McDonald, etc. There is no ulterior motive to it, just entertaining. You actually say ALL character portrayals are bogus, have negative goals, etc. THINKING like that shows a lack of logic. Perhaps u have emotional issues of your own that has come to this belief. If so, I'm sorry and wish you well. Miranda is fine. Colleen is fine and not grooming or likewise. You subscribed to "miranda sings"too.

[@bellascerpe933]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 I didn’t say “no one makes a character” as in a blanket statement about ALL characters ever created. Of course that would be ridiculous. My statement was specifically about people who create characters that are intentionally problematic. In my experience, people who create *those kinds* of characters and whose humor lies in things that are problematic/inappropriate have very problematic beliefs themselves. If a person doesn’t have those beliefs, there should be nothing they find funny within those topics. I don’t see what’s funny about being in a group chat with minors asking questions about virginity, sex positions, etc. or the running bit she has in her stage show where she has a kid come on stage to act out a “date” with Miranda ending with their hand in her pants. I frankly find it disturbing that a woman in her 30s finds that acceptable given how young her audience is. If I still have my subscription to Miranda from when I was eleven and didn’t know how to identify what it was making me feel uncomfortable, then that’s my mistake. There are probably a bunch of creators I stopped watching years ago that I just forgot to unsubscribe to. Overall, I find that a very weak argument to try and invalidate my opinion on her/this situation. I would also caution you against speculating around “emotional issues” a person might have as the way in which you do that is very stigmatizing, nor does it help your point. Having “emotional issues” from past experiences in this topic doesn’t invalidate a person’s opinion. If anything, it provides an insight into how much a situation/topic can affect a person.

[@daydreaminavenue]

A 15-year-old should not be a therapist to a 30-year-old woman. Adam, I am glad that you are standing up for yourself never stop doing it and stay strong because Colleen wants to tear you down.

[@mht4908]

Now knowing what Kodee’s intentions are it’s so sad to see how much Adam believed her

[@halsiediaz4804]

What was her intentions? I’m curious. I must’ve missed this part of the story line.

[@arcadialuci]

Pretty sure it was just that Kodee released her video to get money for her new computer. She didn't really care about Adam.@@halsiediaz4804

[@alexasouth]

@@halsiediaz4804Kodee intentions of making this video was to buy a computer (and to also get back at Kory for blocking her). She didn’t actually care about what happened with Adam and it’s really really sad💔

[@tina654]

Wow. Ya know what, my intuition was LOUD with Colleen and i knew she was a bad person- and i didnt even know about all this before. Adam, ur not crazy. U were done so wrong

[@lindseystein9676]

She was bad from the start. Much like Shane Dawson. Wildly inappropriate with an audience of kids. Her alter ego Miranda is disgusting. She knows/knew damn well kids are her fans and she constantly brings up incest, makes racist jokes, rape jokes. I know the Colleen’s & Shane’s of the internet like to claim “oh well that was just how comedy was back then,” but no, a lot people thought it was revolting. Well, most adults. I can see how kids can easily get roped into that, I don’t blame kids at all, it’s Colleen’s fault. She should know better, but unfortunately thinks that kind of stuff is hilarious.

[@jnoelleart]

@@lindseystein9676 exactly she literally started off her entire career bullying people. not sure why people are turning their heads or are surprised that she still does it. her whole point of miranda was to troll and bully people for just existing, no matter the reason. the only difference between her and shane is that she didn’t constantly say racial slurs in her videos.

[@fbiagent3998]

Right, I always found her so annoying as a child, maybe bc I had a different type of humor and just found the whole big red lips and being obsessively loud act unfunny. But I just didn't like her, glad to see I wasn't just a hater that needed to back off.

[@babygirrrl5147]

Even before all this came out, I couldn’t stand her and got a bad vibe off her

[@navada4789]

Same! I never understood how so many people loved her, everything about her screamed “FAKE” to me since I was a young teen.

[@elizabethdingus729]

Now the real question is: how many victims are there and has she done worse to any of the other victims? like she clearly was grooming you and going beyond grooming into abuse, so how many other people has she groomed and abused and what has she done to them? i think worse things are going to come out.

[@Alex-vx1ty]

THIS. I agree. There are ALWAYS more victims. Child Predators never stop, they just get worse.

[@crystalvera9560]

She needs to be arrested or she will continue abusing children

[@asmrtpop2676]

@@crystalvera9560 Realistically that won’t happen with anything she’s done or is currently doing .

[@goestocollege]

Sweetheart, I am a mother, please know, none of this is your fault. Not a drop. No shame, you are a victim, you did nothing wrong. This just breaks my heart.

[@nicolec7496]

Im so glad you didn't unalive yourself because seriously.... that's a lot of shit to happen to someone so young. It was so public. And you lost so many ppl. Idk how you stayed so strong, but I'm so glad you did so you can now experience this vindication. If Adam can make it through this, everyone can keep going and keep plowing through to get to the other side of the tunnel! ❤

[@kristiekane4963]

Trisha and Colleen are both so predatory. No wonder they are friends.

[@marveyhushman]

So true. Trisha removed the "pinned" tweet promoting their podcast ... hmmm

[@kristiekane4963]

@@marveyhushman caught that too…. Whoa

[@Taywanee]

Kory and Colleen are those people who desperately wanted to be popular in high school but weren’t so they live out their fantasy in their adult lives and never leave high school behind. Believed you then and was super vocal on Twitter at the time in your defence. ❤️❤️❤️

[@PlAiNJaNe521]

Yesssssssss!!!!!!! Exactly!!

[@neslavianki]

Colleen was homeschooled just fyi

[@Taywanee]

@@neslavianki she went to community college for theatre though and based the miranda character off of making fun of the girls in her program. May not have been high school but she’s still a mean girl.

[@lauradinulescu6452]

Colleen is actually a terrible person, and more people should be talking about this. She needs to be held accountable for what she has done. This is not okay.

[@SK-jp2ok]

Adam has no receipts…at this point it’s his word against hers…

[@asmrtpop2676]

@@SK-jp2ok wut…

[@Grincheypoo]

​@@SK-jp2ok stop commenting this on a lot of posts. All the receipts have come out sweetie and a lot more have. What exactly does it take for you people to open your eyes

[@fea_puta1]

@@SK-jp2ok stop victim blaming

[@Drpepperlvr28]

​@@SK-jp2ok you must be brain dead or you didn't watch the vid honestly can't tell

[@NurseKayP]

The pictures of Adam and Miranda together really puts it in perspective how lopsided the relationship was. Beside the fact that Colleen is a celebrity, the age disparity which is obvious adds another layer of inequality to the relationship. A 16-17 year old is not an adult, I mean look at him he is a literal child. So sad. Glad he finally can tell his truth without being mistreated.

[@avlisjs]

In my opinion, Colleen is worse than Shane. She pimps out her own kids and nieces and nephews to the internet knowing that predators watch her and her brothers content. They admitted it years ago. Colleen is a danger to her children and the other children around her. She will have to pay for this someday when her kids ask her how she could justify trading their privacy and safety for money. I hope laws change so these parents are held accountable for “sharenting”.

[@lavishrw]

ALL OF THIS 💯! Her and her family's family channels are exploiting their kids. It's gross.

[@paytonbrown2436]

@sophialenae_10bffr💀💀

[@diannesulman]

How dare you accused someone of being a pimp. Wow. How dare you accuse Colleen of prostitution of children. Are you ok???

[@clubonatues]

@@diannesulman obviously the person doesnt mean that in the literal sense…. the original commenter is discussing how Colleen posts her children and nephews online for money (Using her children for money was what the term was going for)

[@korentaylor8508]

they’re both bad, gross people. no need to compare both

[@Xsarahm95X]

I can see how painful this was, and still is, for you. I can relate to the pain of losing all your friends, but to be publicly lied about and harassed on top of that had to have been beyond awful. I hope you can talk to Kodee about this as one of the only people who can relate and I hope that brings the healing you deserve. It’s sick what Colleen did to you. It’s a testament to how sweet and mature you are that, as a child, you took the higher ground and didn’t leak things that would have made Colleen look bad. You didn’t owe her that and you never deserved the hate you got. I truly hope you’re in a good place and you have the happiness and support you deserve. Shoutout to mama McIntyre also x

[@thomasgeorge5856]

the irony of james charles saying you are manipulative.....

[@DocAnaStasia]

You should never blame yourself for being a literal child, and being mentally and emotionally abused by an adult! I am so proud of you. Keep speaking your truth, and healing yourself.

[@Alex-vx1ty]

An adult who initiates an online sexualized conversation with a 14/15 year old is both unethical and criminal. Please share this video on other platforms.

[@xenahex]

*GROOMING ISN’T JUST FOR SEXUAL PURPOSES.* Read that again. It’s used for some type of gain via exploiting power, etc over another using specific tactics such as everything (and then some) mentioned in the video. Usually the “gain” is sexual in nature, but not always. There is so much nuance to grooming so PLEASE educate yourself about it to not only protect yourself, but to not harm victims of grooming by invalidating them. I have been groomed numerous times and have received years of inpatient trauma therapy for it + my other traumas - I know what grooming is, feels, and looks like. THIS IS IT. Again, it is not always for sexual gain. That’s a very common misunderstanding so please do as much diligent research about this as possible to arm yourselves or be better humans if you’re here to then harass or invalidate these two *victims* or anyone else.

[@boggie8754]

@@Raya-ir4tm they didn’t say anything about him at all. Ignorance does harm people. Not on purpose but just through lack of understanding.

[@Blueskies271]

@@Raya-ir4tm did you reply to the wrong comment by accident? This comment is saying that Adam was groomed by Colleen. This comment is also telling the audience to arm themselves with the knowledge that grooming comes in many different form. OP is telling people to learn about the different types of grooming so they can spot it and avoid having the same thing happen to them. She called Adam a victim of grooming. She’s not blaming him or anything at all. Respectfully, you might want to reread what OP wrote again because you misunderstood.

[@bobococo89]

Agreed! Just like other disgusting content creators on this platform, she used her notoriety and her age to manipulate her fans. I always found this woman off and I couldn’t put my finger on it…..

[@xenahex]

@@Raya-ir4tm I very clearly wasn’t talking ABOUT Adam, I was *defending* Adam because people invalidate his trauma by saying it “isn’t grooming because she wasn’t trying to sexually assault him”. Brush up on your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Also maybe your emotional regulation. Just some suggestions. And yes, ignorance does harm others. I specifically said to also fully educate yourselves to properly arm and protect yourselves and/or NOT to harass/invalidate him out of ignorance-fueled hate so how the fuck else could I have been clearer

[@xenahex]

@@boggie8754 thank you for inserting logic, reading comprehension skills and reason into the chat. Appreciate you. 🖤 I was 100% defending Adam and trying to help educate others who don’t understand what grooming is. And I did specifically refer to him as being a victim of grooming so I am very confused…

[@htcheeto420]

The audacity of Colleen to overestimate her importance outside of the internet is astounding as she is literally a feral, escaped Disney employee

[@michellemadison2539]

Who got fired for playing her own character in shows😂 that's never not funny to me

[@xenahex]

LMAOOOOO WHYYYYYY is this so accurate

[@PlAiNJaNe521]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-pp9dq6cd5i]

The part where you were looking through the old pictures and just went quiet was so heartbreaking. You could see the disbelief that things could have gone from that to this whole situation all over your face, and I’m so sorry that you’re having to go through all this. I’m glad that you are finally able to validate what you said, and prove that you never lied. You should never have been put in this position, and while the damage she did over the past years can’t be taken away I truly hope that life treats you well after all this. You deserve it after the pain she caused you.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

It’s sad because no matter how many people call her out and expose her lies…she will ALWAYS have brainwashed fans who will defend her till the day they die. Colleen needs to lose her career.

[@sheroval0562]

Ironically a lot of these fans are teens.

[@andrealima4011]

H3’s army is now aware of it so I doubt she’ll get away with it

[@lexiisgay]

As someone who was her hardcore fan (literally watched every vlog, video, podcast, etc. feeling like I knew her daily kind of intense parasocial relationship) right before this came out a few days ago, I have completely shifted my opinion. I watched her for 10 years and have loved her more than anyone on the internet, but now I am disgusted by her. She is a great manipulator and keeps her following because people refuse to acknowledge the victims or watch their videos and just take her apologies as the whole truth. If you're a good person, proven evidence (be skeptical because the internet is wild and texts and even voice recordings can be believably falsified) coming out about someone you love should cause you to distance yourself from them and believe the victims.

[@serenitea2435]

James Charles defending Colleen? Makes sense. Predators protect their own breed after all.

[@grumpyseagull]

True that.

[@rowanfrizzell1389]

thats what im saying!?!

[@raichelpop]

Colleen ALWAYS gave me the ick. There was just something about her, her characters, and her behavior that constantly did not sit right with me at all. So this doesn't surprise me in the least and I'm glad to see the fandom coming forward to open up about bad experiences.

[@hellkitty98]

i remember watching a few of her videos and thought she was kinda entertaining? i mostly thought she was annoying and just never fell into the fan base. i never would’ve guessed she was this terrible.

[@leonie9316]

​@@hellkitty98 yeah same. I watched some of her personal vlogs like 5 years ago, not Miranda Sings. She came off kinda messy to me, maybe a lil inappropriate but I neverrr would've thought it would go this far.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

IKR I KNEW SHE WAS A WEIRDO

[@vell2994]

If you hear someone say this about you, you will be hurt to the core.. such words can destroy you

[@raichelpop]

@@vell2994 Yeah but if they're true? I mean the evidence is there and it's not just Adam coming forward to talk about creepy experiences. Also no it wouldn't hurt me to the core. If a stranger told me I gave them the ick or I didn't sit right with them I genuinely would not care. I can't be bothered by such trivial things, and Colleen being an adult who isn't far off from my own age should have developed this level of emotional maturity. I however believe she hasn't based on how she responds to such things and carries herself. An adult woman doesn't behave the childish and disgusting way she has. She lacks class.

[@itsjustkarinamusic]

I will never understand how her fans will normalize a 30 year old woman sending lingerie, talking about s3x and her intimate life with underage kids that she knows are impressionable fans. The older I get the crazier that idea is to me because I as a 23 year old wouldn’t talk to a 15-18 year old about my sex life or intimate problems/trauma ESPECIALLY if I have, not only an age difference but a power imbalance as well.

[@annathompson3034]

Adam, I’m so sorry you went through this trauma. Your “friend” groomed you, lied to you, gaslit you, and attacked you. You handled it in a mature way, but I still can’t imagine how hard this must have been for you. No one deserves that. I hope you find healing from this.

[@LindsayLux]

You are exposing a whole new variant of abuse in the most well spoken, vulnerable and brave way I've ever seen online. It's so commendable, well done andI hope you get some form of justice.

[@KyleGD]

For real

[@beezkneezcapzz]

How is this not viral / Colleen not lose her career??? I’m so sorry you went through this, She knows EXACTLY what she is doing.

[@milouiscool]

i mean it’s getting there. she hasn’t posted a vlog in a week and so i looked her up and literally only adam’s videos came up

[@olamarian-rose6938]

Yeah she hasn’t posted for ages she hasn’t even posted on her instagram story I wonder what Erik has to say about this it’s going to ruin her life! So it should

[@callanightshade8079]

Honey I'm a survivor and it started at 15 and lasted for 7 years. Almost everything you described here is how it started for me. My heart bleeds for you. You're strong and so brave for speaking out about it. What she's done to you is wrong and disturbing. You were a child and I hope that you find some amount of peace after this ❤

[@sarahm8856]

Watching her apology video after this is mind boggling, her behavior is so manipulative which is more terrifying. This is truly darker than people realize.

[@bobococo89]

Yeah, I’m glad I didn’t fall for her apology video

[@nikozguri4167]

coming back to this video is painful now, especially since we know the real reason why Kodee made that video.

[@fadalerabrasool3563]

it was a complete mindfuck that she's a huge backstabbing hypocrite

[@itsobviouslyyuta1461]

Ikr

[@Naejakire3]

and James Charles is a predator too so of course he was defending her.. They both have zero boundaries with minors.

[@Alex-vx1ty]

What I learned about Colleen's employee/housemate, Kory DeSoto : Invites underage teens to his dressing room at events, makes fun of 15 year-olds in group chats, and shares P-oRN with underage TEENS in group chats. This is illegal activity and I hope he is held accountable.

[@Nicky-0909]

He should go to jail. Also why does a grown ass woman with a husband and three children need her best friend living in her home. They are so weird.

[@cherrytwizzler]

@@Nicky-0909 You have the option of forwarding the video links to the police. They accept tips online.

[@etta5487]

Can we PLEASE talk about all the weird creepy uncle jokes she made as Miranda??

[@rickydickydoo7189]

i seriously believe something happened to her when she was younger... all the jokes she makes about her uncle touching on her is so weird

[@etta5487]

@@rickydickydoo7189 yeah absolutely. I think she was traumatized and its caused her to not really know what's appropriate. At least I hope it's that and not malicious

[@crab2195]

⁠@@etta5487 i have a hard time believing she didn’t know what was appropriate. she stated multiple times in her response that Adam was a minor so she didn’t want to talk about the situation. she also made “jokes” about how weird it is that she’s sending a young fan a pair of her lingerie. i think Colleen knew what she was doing and knew it was wrong. best case scenario is that she didn’t view herself as a predator and that’s why she thought it was acceptable. idk if we should be spinning this narrative that traumatized children grow up to blur the lines of what’s appropriate. many victims are aware of what they went through and would never want to traumatize a child in the same way. all of this goes back to Colleen being a gross person.

[@annieoops6243]

​@@crab2195 I completely agree..that is like saying someone who commits a horrible crime did it because they had a mental illness..not everyone that does is out there hurting people. When a man does this to a teen girl we don't say "well maybe he had a tragedy in his life so thats why he did it". I feel like that is a dangerous standard to set. She knows better..there is no excuse.

[@annieoops6243]

Omg I swear I had the same exact thought..her and her uncles dynamic in the show. She has been awfully inappropriate with kids in her live shows as well..I think it is as simple as she is well known..and she is a female..that is why it all slides under the radar.

[@shiko906]

It wasn't until the other day that I learned that the boy in that video was Adam. I had watched that video when it came out three year ago and it broke my heart seeing this boy go through that. Seeing (and realizing) all of this unfold, I am relieved for you, if that make sense. Adam, TALK.YOUR.SHIT. Life is a boomerang and Colleen is experiencing the return of the many she threw during her career.

[@Taylor_mamaof2]

Oh Adam. I’m so sorry. Seeing you tear up brought out the mama bear in me. We all have your back.

[@indiesunshine8105]

I am so sorry this happened to you, she's an awful person and she is a sad sad woman but despite everything she did to you you're absolutely thriving and everyone here is proud

[@yungplague420]

IMAGINE BEING A FULL GROWN WOMAN FULLY GASLIGHTING MANIPULATING AT L E A S T 2 CHILDREN AND THEN STARTING AN ARGUMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE WHEN THEY ARE ABLE TO REALIZE THEY HAVE BEEN BEING MANIPULATED....

[@yungplague420]

I'd say "embarrassing" but it is just offensive to downplay your trauma by saying embarrassing, it's despicable.

[@fea_puta1]

She is HORRIBLE

[@amberdedeaux4707]

Adam, sweetie, I’m 45, and a mom to kids your age. It breaks my heart to see you cry. I believed you three years ago, and I believe you just the same now. I didn’t need evidence to know the truth. But as a victim of some toxic relationships myself, I know how this feels for you. It’s almost like, congratulations and I’m sorry. There’s just no words, but I can imagine the weight it’s taken off of you. Please just always remember that this is not your fault, not your shame, and not your responsibility. Wish I could give you a hug. Sending you love and light from Alabama.

[@tasmeenbaker9912]

The fact that people really think that a 17 year old would have to lie about getting groomed by a 30 something year old woman who smears red lipstick over her face is astounding to me.

[@KnockedupNout]

Without more context, this comment itself is a problem. You can't just automatically assume a lipstick smearing weirdo would prey on a 17 yr old just because the 17 yr old said so. It absolutely should be looked into, but not just taken at their words.

[@Ray-kg2oi]

@@KnockedupNoutthere is no way to defend this woman especially since there is concrete evidence of what she is being accused of that proves that these are in-fact not accusations but the reality of things.Thats why so many victims don’t come forward because of people like you.

[@BunniBeshara]

I’m so ready to watch the Ballinger facade crumble. I think it’ll still take more people speaking out but it has to happen. Even Rachel has weird friendships with kids (Jojo Siwa was her “best friend” at like 16???) Those Ballingers are weird AF and no one sees it!

[@siiiiiuu7]

Apart from the actual p-words and r-words out there, I think Colleen and Trisha are the two most problematic, hurtful, and dishonest figures on this platform. Can’t believe they’re still being supported by their fans knowing *all* that’s out there. And heck, even some of the p-words and r-words are still making money, just to a lesser degree. These ppl live in an alternate reality where bad behavior is rewarded with more fame and notoriety, which further fuels them.

[@Tori-ve6ph]

100%

[@ouryayommay9435]

yeah when ethan reacted to a bit of the first episode of T and C's podcast, it didn't seem like he knew much about colleen or how she may just fuel trisha's antics instead of trying to mitigate it like he did

[@thegrimegoddess4831]

Trisha Paytas had admitted to raping her past partner, Jason Nash. They spoke together publicly about how Trisha “needed sex at least six times a day” whether he liked it or not. She is an actual rapist on this platform.

[@calculatorINSTINCTS]

They are two peas in a pod

[@christinaspiridou5429]

I know throwing this word around is a little overused, but the narcissistic traits are there...

[@SnarkAfterDark]

I applaud you both for being so vulnerable and speaking out about these terrible things. This needs to be talked about more! 👏🏻

[@alyssahorton5296]

As a 23 year old mom who used to adore Colleen. This makes me sick. I cant believe we didn’t see this. Last time this happened I brushed it under the rug. Now that I’m a mom and older I can not believe this was just accepted the first time. This is just disgusting to me now. Thank you for standing up for yourself as well as all the other CHILDREN she had done this too.

[@kristajones7202]

As a 39 year old with a 15 year old, don't be too hard on yourself. Teens get targeted because they don't have the development or experience to see these things. I remember thinking I knew so much at 15, and I look at my kid and realize how much of a child I actually was.

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Now it’s your job to spread the word and protect YOUR CHILDREN.

[@AthenaPOfficial]

God hearing the messages Colleen sent makes me criiiiiinge. How can an adult woman act like a high schooler?? I’m so happy you’re finally having someone else back you up. I wish it was sooner

[@Gabbzssz]

I know this was hard for you Adam reliving your past. But im so proud of you for addressing this. Love you Adam we are all here for you 💝

[@frankiedankymemes]

1000% if you need a HUGE nap after this.. or a day/break to treat yourself, we get it! You should treat yourself to something nice! You deserve it 🤍

[@ryuksearring555]

Actually brought a tear to my face. Adults should know the ramifications their words and actions can have on young suseptible minds. I hope you heal Adam. Talk about this as much as you want for as long as you want. It's your story to tell.

[@69marrr]

🫶

[@carrionscornervlgs]

Going through the absolute CATALOGUE of videos about Ballinger (as a fifteen yr old) is so fucking scary Jesus I’m so glad you guys are out of there

[@charlotte5922]

I find it crazy this 30-year-old was seeking validation from a 16-year-old. Also using young kids who are venerable and obviously going to say Yes to anything their idol says to basically work for her for free and also become her therapist. Is crazy!

[@watashiwaanni]

I wonder if they treat their children like their fans??

[@charlotte5922]

@@watashiwaanni oh god.... i didn't even think of that. I hope they don't.

[@CBMomma]

She is a horrible person. No wonder she posted her video of how much anxiety she has and how she picks at her skin til she bleeds. She is the root of all her anxiety because she’s covering up so many lies. What a sad life.

[@sheroval0562]

Wow this is so on point. I didn’t even think of that but her “conditions” are absolutely linked to her secrets.

[@santaskiddo7503]

and yet she still portrays a victim mentality

[@awakeningnavigator3895]

I just realized this too! I often felt bad for her and wondered what was really causing her to have so much anxiety! But now it’s clear..it’s her fear of getting caught! People like her will never care about the person they hurt, but they will fear for their own reputation! You pay the consequences somehow!

[@lubiaruiz]

i just got chills but you are spot on . excellent observation. She is a freaking predator

[@CrystalKush47]

When I was in the fandom I commented on a video about how I had taught another fan how to use a tampon (I literally just *talked* her through it) and Colleen replied that she "pictured us using our own lady bits". We were 14. Edit: I have a screenshot btw.

[@DigiGlitch270]

What the hell. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. She needs locking up

[@georgia673]

Tweet the screenshot to Adam!

[@CrystalKush47]

@@georgia673 I sent it on insta yesterday! ☺

[@CrystalKush47]

@@DigiGlitch270 Thank you! She really does...

[@souliewrld]

omg she’s so weird

[@strawberrychainsaw23]

the crazy thing is hearing you say that you were 14-17 helping this 30 something year old woman through her divorce. baby i’m so so sorry she made you feel like you had to be an adult faster than life intended

[@bananasarecool123]

The fact that she is so intertwined in this mess with CHILDREN says it all. None of this would have happened if she understood that she was the adult in the situation

[@TheMoonlightMage]

I was in a really similar situation at that age, adults online do groom kids for free labor in their fanbases and it's never talked about

[@helenlea5578]

The heartbreak of betrayal by a friend is devastating enough but this working for free exploitation of a CHILD is the most nauseating part for me. Absolutely disgusting.

[@TheMoonlightMage]

​@@helenlea5578It honestly fucked me up, it's part of why I decided to be a vtuber instead of putting my face on here

[@alysac3869]

Colleen is absolutely sickening! You have PROOF of her grooming minors & what she did was HIGHLY ILLEGAL! Please speak to a lawyers ASAP!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

If a lot of her audience is young, of course she's going to speak to them, interact, etc. As a Mother, she knows how. Miranda Sings is a comical character. Stop it.

[@tessie2487]

@@KindCountsDeb3773clearly you’ve been manipulated I hope you get help

[@ZyanoseBiggestFan]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 Debby honey she asked a child for nudes and talked about sex, then went after him

[@alysac3869]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 you DO NOT speak about sex to minors PERIOD!!!!

[@fxjrulpzxi]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 a mother?! She EXPLOITS HER CHILDREN FOR KZbin VIEWS.

[@mondler107]

"I know I'd be fine. I can handle the backlash" *2 seconds later* Kodee Cryler

[@emilieduncan1700]

It’s hard to see what’s going on when you’re a child. It took me years to see what was happening to me

[@emilieduncan1700]

Anything that happened to you as a CHILD was NOT your fault and I hope you find your peace!!!!

[@jajdhck]

You were never insane, I've always believed you. You were a CHILD and you're very brave and strong for speaking out against her, to do that at the age of 17 and against such a big creator takes a lot of courage. I've been here since THAT video of yours and I'm very proud of you ❤️

[@Claudia-lu8or]

It makes me so so ANGRY how disgusting she is and how she still remains somewhat in the “lime light” thanks to her “fans” being delusional. If this was a Shane Dawson chat resurfacing, he would be in BIG trouble. Why can’t we hold women accountable for these actions too sometimes?

[@nesmae.4967]

Can we also talk about how she also managed to pull off a Ned Fulmer, cheated on her then-husband with an employee, but somehow it wasn't scandalous, and josh was the one getting smeared after she left him for the employee lmao

[@Charharr]

@@nesmae.4967 Jesus, so yet another example of her cultivating a relationship with a power imbalance?

[@JuanLopez-ng3vs]

@@Charharr Any capitalist employment is a parasitical relationship but you Yankees support them.. lmao, stop picking and choosing.. if an employee doesn't own the means of production, he is being exploited and it's no different than what you're outraged about

[@saraH-yu1mx]

You can tell all of you in the comments are young and naive. Women are crucified for much worse, so get out of here with that internalized misogyny.

[@Claudia-lu8or]

@@nesmae.4967 ikr 😅

[@blunzn999]

bro the thing about 'trauma dumping' NEVER being okay within friendships rlly rubbed me the wrong way for some reason, are we really at a point where TALKING ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS AND PROBLEMS TO YOUR FRIENDS IS NOT OKAY??? Because they're... not being paid for it?? What kind of friendship is that supposed to be, we're only allowed to share happy things with each orher now? Trauma dumping as a 30yo to a 15yo is OF COURSE wrong but yeah I did not get her point at all

[@jawairiashahid9084]

Yea that made me feel weird too, I'd hate for my friends to hide things from me bc they don't want to "trauma dump"

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

Trauma dumping places a burden on the recipient. As mean as it may sound, it's not appropriate to unload all your emotional turmoil onto anyone else unless they're open for it.

[@churlish_hoecake]

I'm in my 30s, and I CANNOT imagine forming close relationships with teenagers (outside of my family, of course). I'm not saying that I couldn't be friendly, but what does a 30-something-year-old have in common with a kid who is 15? Colleen formed these relationships with ulterior motives. I'm really sorry, Adam, that this happened to you. I know you feel extra shitty at the moment, but I hope the truth eventually sets you on a path towards healing.

[@chelscara]

I hit 21 and I stopped hanging out with people under 18, then by 25 it felt weird to hang out with people under 21. It always felt like a maturity thing on top of it just feeling gross because of how much influence someone older can have. At the most he should have been able to look up to her as a mentor and instead she was a creep 😥😥 And yeah of course _knowing_ a teenager is a different than full on forming and fostering an unhealthy relationship with one. I know friends younger siblings, I know my moms students, but we are not friends or in communication.

[@FreedomForAll1-]

Imagine being an adult and asking a teenager about their sex habits. I don't believe any adult is stupid enough not to realize it's completely wrong and inappropriate. It's not funny or quirky She needs to be held accountable for that and CPS should be notified so they check on her kids

[@AngelaEAwesome]

The only teenagers i am somewhat close with are my sisters’ kids. It would be weird to have a teenaged friend when you’re >30

[@ekohw]

@Disgruntled Pelican this. Unless it's just a co worker but that's a friendly equal understanding like a teacher and students- friendly interactions and respect but not friends-

[@Becks-and-books]

I’m 30 now and going to start working at a school for 16-19 year olds and the idea of becoming friends with them and leaning on them is just soooo outside of the realm of okay for me

[@sunny-of2dy]

Oh god it just keeps getting worse. Adam you've handled this whole mess like a champ. With more maturity than Colleen and Kory ever could. I can't believe these are adults doing this shit. I'm sending you hugs Adam, you're doing so well ❤

[@sepifi]

I was thinking the same thing! Just when you thought it couldn't POSSIBLY get any worse, they'd whip out something worse! 😬 Wtf, Colleen and Kory?!?! You not only let these kids down, you let your entire fan base down! Good luck trying to come back from this one, because at this point you've already dug your own graves and stuck your feet in... 🤦‍♀️ They could've done so much good with the success they've had over the years, and instead they turn around and pull THIS NONSENSE?!?! What a mess of a situation they've created! To say I'm "disappointed" would be an understatement. 😓💔

[@popcornj.chicken7944]

Just remember her and her sisters close friendship with 12 year old jojo siwa

[@halahalahala2015]

@@Stargazer95485 Colleen also shamed Jojo for collaborating with her ex

[@h3lore]

Adam, this is the first comment I have ever posted on youtube. I have been following you for a few months, and have always liked and shared your content, but I never felt the need to reach out to you directly. Seeing the pain in your eyes as you speak is breaking my heart, but its also showing me what real strength is. From one human to another, I am so proud of you and so amazed at your spirit, your truth and your power. I am a 35 year old woman, almost double your age, and I dont know if I, even at this age, could have handled this with the grace that you have. I dont like to wish ill on people so ill just say this - I hope her socks are always a little bit damp, I hope her toast is always burnt, I hope all her songs are always just a little bit off tune, and I hope her career burns into ashes, just for you to rise like a phoenix from them. Lots and lots of love from Pakistan.

[@444rancesca]

Beautifully put ❤️

[@ash55577]

I’ve literally only just discovered this whole situation right now, but I can see how much it’s taken a toll on you and it still riles you up. It’s so sad to see because you don’t deserve to feel this way at all, you didn’t deserve the years of mental torture thinking you were being delusional. I’m so glad this has all come out now and you have so much support and the truth is truthing. You deserved so much better than this.

[@novaya3537]

She tried to ruin you but she clearly failed, i mean look at you thriving! 💖You are strong and you showed that you did and still do have a voice. Its Inspirational, write it down besties. Because of you sharing from the moment you made your video on her we are able to learn from it to recognise parasocial relationships and grooming, Thank you so much for that Adam. You were wrapped in this awful situation with this awful person and you turned it into something so good while having everyone unfairly against you back then, youre so strong for that. You did not let her and her people stop you and you have my and alot of other peoples respect and graditude. I do hope you will try to be a bit nicer to yourself about this, you absolutely deserve that with what you went through. Not only were you so young when it all happened you were also young when you spoke out, you did that shit 👏

[@mariatrinidad1370]

I feel like if the roles were reversed and a man was grooming a 15 year old girl people would be freaking out. I’m so sorry you went through all of this, stay strong 💗

[@miipmiipmiip]

Hey, I understand your intention is to be compassionate for sure but I'd like to say that very, very often even when the roles are reversed victims are not believed nor do they get justice. I believe comparisons aren't helpful here since they compare victims' suffering.

[@pink_mushroom____]

@@miipmiipmiip frr im kinda tired of people saying stuff like "if the roles were reversed.." like this is not the time to say that edit: wanted to say that i completely agree with OP, there are definitely double standards when it comes to grooming/sa. i just feel that the comment isn't necessary on a subject like this

[@xxac3zn8zxx87]

Oh most definently, if she was a dude there wouldn't be a trace of her on the internet anymore, be careful with the facts though you're getting a few people upset😅

[@KyleGD]

Yeah because girls are more often seen as sensitive ones so nobody would care much lol

[@durdleduc8520]

@@miipmiipmiip i saw it less of a victim comparison and more simply a commentary on how gender roles have impacted adam's situation (though we should acknowledge now that adam's pronouns are they/he) not everything is always a comparison, nor is sexism a one-way street -- it impacts so many things unevenly and it is very important to discuss the way that it will underplay the voices of masculine people who were the victims of feminine abusers. the fact that colleen is a woman has been discussed before as one of the reasons why her manipulation worked so well. "if the roles were reversed" is an oversimplification, yes, but it is no way describing something that shouldn't be discussed. the patriarchy can hurt anyone and anything if they end up under its shoes.

[@NaturallyDOPE0990]

This is why fandoms are dangerous. I hate how he lost literally all his friends over a KZbin. When he talked about his friend stopped talking to him broke my heart

[@flutenanyidk1806]

Yeah especially fandoms surrounded around one specific person. Like, a fandom around a book is toxic enough, but a fandom around a personal brand? Yikes.