Lara Spencer apologizes for her comments about boys and dance l GMA

[@oceandreamer7]

Lara Spencer apologizes. Now will the anchors who sat next to her and laughed at the initial comment also apologize?

[@liukin95]

Was literally about to write the same thing. They laughed along with her, just as bad in my book.

[@allysonkathryn5014]

oceandreamer7 exactly they are grown adults laughing at a six year old who wants to do ballet let Prince George plié his heart out

[@prometheusrex1]

Fuck off, no wrong was said or done by anyone involved. Just manufactured outrage from thin-skinned snowflakes.

[@oceandreamer7]

@refusing the microchip implant Then let the bullying continue!

[@ryansaviano9422]

Very non-Christian belief coming from the person with a cross as their profile pic.

[@patriciorodriguez1020]

They should all apologize not just her...

[@ryansaviano9422]

Racist... And a hypocrite having a Christian cross as your profile pic. I bet Jesus loves your hatred. Enjoy the hell you believe in.

[@patriciorodriguez1020]

@refusing the microchip implant bitch i am not in you ugly ass country...

[@Mcelle100]

@refusing the microchip implant wtf is wrong with you

[@jeffreyepstien9205]

refusing the microchip implant i found this funny. I find this whole stupid scene funny. It’s a female “sport”. Even though Pc has taken over. all these people are gay

[@patriciorodriguez1020]

Casey Symons 🙄 Oh boy

[@yvettejones5323]

All of them need to apologize because THEY ALL laughed. And she knew exactly what she was saying. Nothing came out in an unintentional way.

[@alejandraantuna6665]

I didn't hear an apology to Prince George.

[@minarosered6699]

Please. That privileged boy who will one day be king... I think he'll survive.

[@eab7474]

She was too busy staring at Travis’s crotch

[@kirstenlunde]

She didn't harm Prince George as I'm sure he hasn't and won't see it nor would he likely care. The harm she did was to boys who love dance in this country. This was the necessary apology. The young royal will be a-okay.

[@ruthiemay4799]

@@larmil3347 oh you must be perfect. Or a complete heartless idiot.

[@39thala]

I noticed that also.

[@merricc6911]

Dancers are some of the strongest athletes there are! It’s a beautiful and necessary art form

[@prometheusrex1]

LOL. Pit a typical high school offensive lineman against any "strong" professional dancer and the dancer will exit on a stretcher.

[@donaldweekley6123]

@@prometheusrex1 Watch a big football player about ready to pass out after taking a simple ballet class, while the rest of the class grabs a drink of water and goes to their next class. Just because someone is big enough to sit on and crush someone doesn't make them much of an athlete, let's see the combination, of strength, speed agility and endurance all in one.

[@prometheusrex1]

​@@donaldweekley6123 Watch any serious wrestler, soccer player, MMA fighter, boxer, or even crossfitter outdo any dancer in strength, speed, agility, AND endurance. Dance is athleticism subservient to "art" while the others aren't.

[@katiemccarthy7992]

prometheusrex1 each of those topics you listed come in many forms and saying that some form of athlete is better than the other through those simple tasks is also very ignorant

[@prometheusrex1]

@@katiemccarthy7992 Nope. To be a serious wrestler, soccer player, MMA fighter, boxer, or crossfitter pretty much means you have greater strength, speed, agility, AND endurance than most or all dancers, full stop. Those activities aren't subservient to art/drama/story etc., so the athleticism (strength, speed, agility, endurance, etc.) is greater on average. Prove me wrong.

[@jcsfx710]

Tom Holland who is the current spider man used to be in Billy Elliot... also Charles who played Tonmen king on GOT was also on Billy Elliot... people need to be educated in the arts.

[@jasminewat2662]

Steriotyping ballet is ignorant enough - but to insult and laugh at a child...that's just not ok

[@melissasmith6762]

No one was 'insulted' quit crying.

[@paddyq3235]

@@melissasmith6762 but people were insulted, boys in dance is a big deal, and laughing about it did insult many people.

[@melissasmith6762]

@@paddyq3235 We don't know what she meant with her comment. People taking all kinds of offense makes them look like the delicate sissies they are stereotyped to be, particularly when dancers mostly get respect in society outside of grade school.

[@paddyq3235]

@@melissasmith6762 ok good point. 😁

[@Buckaroo_Baldwin]

@@melissasmith6762 But she publicly mock a small child, that tells me that aswell being ignorant she doesn't have a soul.

[@keithpulver9260]

I'm glad that George can do what he likes...instead of what Lara "likes".

[@justink112]

To be honest, at your age and at the point of your career.... I feel like you should just know better than to make ignorant comments and literally make fun of a 6 year old on national tv. Regardless of how sorry you are, that moment showed your true colors. You messed up and unfortunately you will always be known for this now.

[@danmartinez6403]

Facts..

[@JennHayden]

and the people that laughed along.... equally as detrimental.

[@Pictoagega47]

so her career deserves to be destroyed because she hurt your feelings.

[@FaytLinegod]

@@Pictoagega47 No. Because a grown-ass woman bullied a six year-old child to laughter and applause in front of the whole damn country. That's what she deserves to lose her career over.

[@ambercooper7690]

justink112 especially one that has like no privacy like his whole life is public and then he gets this tbh the other anchors laughed to and they should def get called out too but still

[@SC-pf6bi]

Looks like she is worried about her paycheck.

[@SC-pf6bi]

@@abbigailc.b2239 not really.

[@makeuploveization]

😆

[@pins44]

😶

[@traciehoward2468]

Yea right and all tht shit will be named Lara cause it wasn't even tht serious.

[@MetaKnight68]

This was actually a good apology though. The other anchors need to apologize for laughing now

[@kualumpurzagreb3408]

Seriously ?? Anyone who ever mocks Ballet ever again, do it yourself even for 30 minutes, and then speak ! Ballet Dancers work harder and longer in a Day, than most people do in a week ! And they are deep, passionate and driven to their passion. They are beings on a different level, and the word is RESPECT ! Well done, to all Male Dancers everywhere !👍👍

[@melissasmith6762]

Too bad they have such thin skin.

[@mike-m123]

​@@melissasmith6762 "But why should I have to grow thicker skin When you can just stop sayin' shit?" - Stopped Buying Diamonds by YDE

[@melissasmith6762]

@@mike-m123 Because the world is a scary place.

[@mehere337]

​​@@melissasmith6762I guess anyone can say anything to you without it fazing you.

[@melissasmith6762]

@@mehere337 No way!

[@innovativerenderworx9098]

Where's the apology from THE REST OF THE ANCHORS who laughed!?

[@eab7474]

The whole audience laughed. You want them to apologize too?

[@prometheusrex1]

@Innovative Renderworx Where's YOUR apology? You're as guilty as they are: of nothing at all.

[@Treebard]

The audience behind her that laughed reminded me of a Trump rally. The whole thing was icky.

[@jaggin7561]

@@Treebard They were told to laugh. Not everything is about Trump.

[@Clan635]

They should all apologize they were all laughing along with Lara, adults behaving like children, some of the greatest dancers danced ballet “Gene Kelly” Baryshnikov, what else can this witch do but apologize to save her butt, phoney as heck can’t stand her, she should get booted for that comment. Ignorance is bliss

[@geoffreybroadhead6316]

My son quit dance after the bullying experience in 5th grade. I will always cherish the moment when he was in orientation at college and was goofing off and pulled off a double pirouette! WOW I was so proud.

[@helenchelmicka7894]

Wow that's incredible! Huge props to your son! 👏👏👏

[@dkadkins6545]

Lara Spencer is an example of those who can "screw up" and still have a job as opposed those who cannot.Whole lot of hypocrisy in media these days.

[@dd-id8gf]

Media people suck.

[@solarmaru49]

kkajj5 she’s a media personality, trumps a president. One is easier to remove than the other.

[@dkadkins6545]

@@solarmaru49 I was actually referring to the media personalities who've lost their jobs after bouts of word vomit and those who get a pass. And yes, it is easier to remove a personality...in some cases.

[@ameliamonteiro7325]

I've seen her in Greenwich at the hair salon. She's a raging witch in person. I dislike her so much. She is not truly sorry she is just doing what she needs to do to get out of the situation.

[@catlady3147]

Her voice grates thru me like scratching a chalkboard.

[@jrm1077]

So you say

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

I believe you... she seems like a total witch and she is just doing this to save her butt. I’m glad she apologize but she doesn’t seem sincere.

[@fetB]

she had a hard time keeping a straight face. She's literally smirking while "apologizing"

[@cainwilliams5301]

I can believe it. She has evil eyes...

[@twentysvn]

I know she’s not being genuine, I know she isn’t sorry and doesn’t care because a woman at her age should know better BUT I’m happy we could hold her feet to the fire. Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Jose Limon, Merce Cunningham ... all these incredible men deserve respect for their legacy and the community they created.

[@DncnDenise]

you can't forget the most important CELEBRITY ballet dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov! Let her say her ignorant comments to HIM!

[@jrm1077]

Agree but the juice of the conversation this opened up is worth the squeeze

[@shaanparwani]

@@DncnDenise Dont forget Rudolf Nureyev as well

[@jennifersmith366]

I agree Jim, the conversation needed to take place. I agree with another comment, other people were laughing. I happened to be watching that morning, and was surprised. I was not sure if it was a class or just a performance and that was it. Either way, it is shocking we have not progressed and it is the 21st century.

[@BellaFlowerrx]

@@DncnDenise Oh are they kids? Dont compare the attention span and skills of an adult to a kid (they're vastly different)

[@argent0326]

Thank goodness they let her read her apology from the TelePrompTer...

[@pins44]

Ha, ha, ha true.

[@lawrencegbell923]

I didn't know, nor care, who Lara was before her mistake, but I'd like to assure you that her apology was NOT from the teleprompter. I was with a friend this weekend who was involved and not only Lara, but GMA was calling my friend repeatedly to discuss how they could make this right as it wasn't Lara's intention to perpetuate toxic masculinity in our society.

[@RaymondHng]

But who is your friend? Is your friend a media consultant or associated with GLAAD?

[@lukeeriley]

@@RaymondHng Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

[@RaymondHng]

I was just asking a question.

[@chilajeffrey5172]

Yes I am a forgiving person but when it comes to grown people that should have know better. And she's on Good Morning America.

[@jaggin7561]

Just forgive and move on. She most likely wont be on the air this week anyway because of this. Dancers deserve credit though just like visual artists. Prince George is dancing because he wants to.

[@frankesposito2182]

What does her being on GMA mean ?......

[@jaggin7561]

@@frankesposito2182 shes saying she has a responsibility to act a certain way on TV.

[@manolokonosko2868]

You may have figured out by now that the people everyone worships as "wise" and "cool" are bigger incompetent fuckups than Jerry Lewis with buck teeth in one of his movies. They only got to the top because they fucked a lot of people, and because they had connections, that demanded sex from them as well. Television is a diseased ridden whorehouse.

[@aiqaz7983]

She should apologize to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also. Prince George parents!

[@mrsK1710]

Why??

[@simabelhinha4973]

Miss Loublou, for a simple reason: she bullyied a 6 years old child that can't deffend himself and mostly offended their parents. As they are from a very tradicional and old monarchy, they wouldn't say a word, but they felt the offense as any other parents. The least i can say is : YOU ARE DISGUSTING, LARA SPENCER!!!!!!!!

[@sitinurbaya3552]

Prince william should speak about the needs of young children to learn ballet at young age so the americans know how important it is for the brits

[@melissasmith6762]

Fuck them straight to hell.

[@melissasmith6762]

Why the fuck should she apologize to the Dunce and Dumbass also, Privileged little shit's parents?

[@alvillanueva601]

I feel like she is taking advantage of her position on a major network news morning show to put a shine on a sad moment. “Let’s call in these male dancers and we’ll schmooz and everything will be ok.” I’m not convinced of her sincerity

[@ApobangpoBorashae7]

Her coworkers should of apologize too, they laugh with her. They thought what she said was funny

[@princehamdan6080]

Hello beautiful lady

[@melissachin-parker2348]

Went from "following your dream, no matter what it is" to finally "words hurt". Apologies are cheap/easy nowadays - no real consequences.

[@ciao614]

Never cared for her. Care even less now. The other anchors should apologize too.

[@LOVEPEACE24836]

Mass Lass I can’t stand her , she’s bully but the problem she thinks she’s funny she should be fired & all the panel need to apologize to prince Georges & his family

[@ambercooper7690]

Mass Lass they def should

[@carmenseguridad7105]

she comes across as phony and not genuine. i did not ever like her humor with that annoying voice. the rest of them need to be accountable too!!

[@sjm2726]

Quick enough to deflect the time to the male dancers. They don’t need converting its Lara that needs an education. Pathetic response which says it all. She should have known better and she’s been called out for it but still won’t acknowledge independently her major faux pas.

[@sjm2726]

Ps. She never apologised to Prince George directly on the slot just the three dancers who weren’t on the receiving end of her bullying.

[@eab7474]

Yeah, and she kept calling it a passion (as if it were some hobby) and not an art form, or profession, or field of study, or industry.

[@sjm2726]

M B I can’t believe she got to her age in the tv industry and didn’t know better already.

[@robotdinosaur0422]

She comes across as phony and genuine because she knows how stupid it is to be apologizing for nothing

[@nicolejarel5953]

I’m still mad, but I’m so happy how this turned out. Thank you Lara for owning up to it and GMA for giving a segment to these amazing dancers.

[@tannenottup5036]

Thank goodness we're at a point in time where her actions aren't acceptable. As disingenuous as her apology is, she made it at all, which is what counts. This helps show boys in dance that even if they may still be bullied for dancing, it's no longer acceptable. That's empowering, because it shows that boys in dance who are victims of bullying aren't powerless. The dance community has shown how strongly supportive we are of our boys (and men) and that is such a good message for the next generation of male dancers.

[@timothym33]

This is not the first time Lara has said something wrong and giggled and smiled when she said it... I have not liked Lara since day one on gma.. She needs to go Sorry's are done Time to get a new pop news reporter and small special reports... LET HER GO Y SO MANY CHANCES TIRED OF HER SMART REMARKS THAT THINKS IT IS FUNNY THEN SAY SORRY TO MAKE IT ALL BETTER!!! FIRE HER!!!

[@NinjaJoanie]

Timothy McClanahan she comes across as incredibly narcissistic in Flea Market Flip as well.

[@lesabroadhead624]

Hello Lara ... I'm sure you won't see this, but I'm putting this out there NOW! I am a choreographer, dancer, teacher, and proud MOM. I had my own dance company and studio, which my son took classes in. I was so proud of him for taking classes, and although he wasn't the best, he gave it his all. One year I produced CINDERELLA, and he was in the ballet. As any proud parent I had his photo made and adorned my desk in my kitchen. Unfortunately one weekend having a sleepover with 8 of his friends the photo was seen. By the Monday after the sleepover EVERY PERSON in my son's school had been told about the photo. My son was severely bullied that changed his life forever. The photo, incidentally, is now in the closet on the shelf. Insensitive comments have to stop. Think before you speak and pray for clarity in thought, word and action.

[@livetodance30]

I assume he stopped dancing? What a truly awful story! Where does this kind of stigma start? How do boys that young immediately know this is something to make fun of? I'm truly amazed. And so sorry to hear of this experience.

[@mtilsonfl]

My son's moment was Happy Feet. He came out of the movie tapping in his sneakers. He never stopped.

[@DncnDenise]

Awesome! Tap is my absolute favorite style! LOTS of tap on Broadway now, too!

[@jeffreyepstien9205]

M. T.Fl nobody, and i mean nobody, cares about your fucking son. She made a harmless funny comment that would just be brushed over 10 years ago, but no. We live in a PC world where everyone has to be nice and kind. Well guess what. the world isn’t smiles and flowers. This country needs men

[@Rx6666]

@@jeffreyepstien9205 Wow. You're a fucking idiot. Go away.

[@strawberreez]

@@jeffreyepstien9205 I care! :) I love hearing nice stories and hearing from nice people. M, that moment sounds adorable. Thank you for sharing.

[@Pauline6247]

jeffrey epstien Not harmless, not funny....and what a nasty person you seem to be...I care too.

[@minarosered6699]

Her co-host laughed when she said ballet. At least she didn't laugh. But they certainly let her apologize under the bus.

[@Lvu24]

Fabrice's voice sounds like a movie

[@AZsims_designs]

True

[@PracticalPerry]

Gawd I know, so deep and sexy with a sexy body and face to boot. wowZa.

[@Amanda_Trott]

So it's ok to make rude comments to someone and they should just take it and not be offended by it. Yea that makes sense. How about we just be kind and respectful to one another.

[@jcontreras2986]

oh my, his voice!! he sounds like Xerxis from the movie 300!

[@iconsign-lashes-3847]

J Contreras spot on‼️‼️‼️

[@yhideit4427]

LOL. ! Your soo right. !

[@fran8552fly]

He was born deaf I believe.

[@heathernewbold406]

This made me aware of Fabrice Calmels! As a tall dancer, I highly respect him!

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

At 16 years of age Jean Claude Van Damme started ballet and spent 5 years learning and says it is an art AND a sport that is incredibly physical, many football players, both soccer AND American footballers have used ballet and other forms of dance to improve their fitness, I am a 60 years old man who has never learned to dance, maybe if their had been dance heroes when I was younger on British TV I would not have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol AND arthritic hips, so any boy (or girl) should be encouraged to dance, whether it is ballet or other forms of dance

[@Treebard]

Well said, but it's never too late! I've belonged to an improvisational dance class for years now! Once a week, we just put on some music and let loose! You can even do it from a chair if you have to! 💖

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

@@Treebard thank you for the information 😁

[@Treebard]

@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn You're welcome! You've encouraged ME too, I need to set up a dance time on Saturdays at the local church and I've been putting off calling and/or emailing the relevant party. I'm shy, you see. But I'm going to do that now! (My regular dance class is during weekday hours and I'm starting back to work, so I need a Saturday dance class now.)

[@meghan_theatre]

Whether or not her apology is genuine or not this openned up a conversation about dance and theatre and the arts. I can't tell you how many boys were scared to be in drama when i was in high school because they would get bullied. I hope that this doesnt just stop here and that the conversation continues because being in the arts is life changing and anyone that wants to do it shouod without any fear.

[@Daleylife]

I'm happy she apologized on television. Hopefully she truly does understand her words were damaging and she is truly remorseful.

[@lockheart619]

I'm glad they were able to sit down together and have a conversation. That's what we should be doing, listening to one and educating one another to move FORWARD.

[@justjanetng]

I love that they responded with kindness. Lara ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ruthiemay4799]

I don't see that. She's apologizing because she was called out!

[@BellaFlowerrx]

@@ruthiemay4799 why should she be sorry about snowflakes taking a joke personally?

[@Rx6666]

@@BellaFlowerrx You're a fucking idiot.

[@justjanetng]

Change takes time. She obviously grew up not seeing alot of male ballet dancers, but she knows better now. Also, we can be kinder in the comments. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤

[@Rx6666]

@@justjanetng I object to being called a snowflake by a Trumptard. You clearly think it's fine.

[@AL-fi2us]

Travis is my favorite from SYTYCD, love his choreography.

[@39thala]

Lara starts by saying, "The comment I made about dance..." Nice try Lara but your comment wasn't about dance in general. You directed your comment towards Prince George. He's who you should apologize to. Your "apology" was just a carefully worded statement that avoids a real apology to the 'person' and his family that you directed your snide comments towards. Typical disingenuousness of the msm

[@jaggin7561]

I thought this was about boys taking ballet as well. Also gender stereotypes which is what I heard from many people here.

[@melissasmith6762]

Forget that privileged little brat.

[@AZsims_designs]

@@melissasmith6762 ummm. Excuse me. He may have a great life but that doesn't excuse her behavior towards male ballet dancers.

[@melissasmith6762]

@@AZsims_designs This is old, why are you popping up over here? PLEASE tell me male dancers aren't still whining about this.

[@AZsims_designs]

@@melissasmith6762 I just watched it and saw all your comments and got a little ticked.

[@janemarner7092]

We all say things we regret...I’m glad you got the opportunity to explain and apologize. You are a good person🌷

[@bobbybubby7977]

It’s always nice to see someone give a genuine apology and educate themselves on what they were ridiculing. Male dancers are constantly ridiculed, stereotypes, and bullied by ignorant people. Kudos to Spencer for owning up to her insensitive comments and highlighting these brave men following their passion.

[@andreagraham296]

I accept her apology, move along people. She is sorry and we need to forgive her. She can grow from this.

[@Isabel-gj6nw]

iI'm sorry but as a dancer, I can't forgive you Lara Spencer.

[@melissasmith6762]

Poor baby.

[@laurenceesposito3393]

Spencer is just trying to hold on to a job. The others on the show also need to come up with some sort of apology for their responses as well.

[@darkpepsi]

Hhhmmm your apology is too broad, however; your apology should have gone to Prince George first, then everyone else.

[@AZsims_designs]

True

[@CuteDogSophie]

She still even cracked a slight laugh/smile just before facing camera w/her apology. OMG!

[@heyhayleybye]

funny how the word "homophobia" wasn't mentioned once in this interview

[@phenomenalgirl]

Fabrice Calmels voice is so deep. Whoa!! It sounds unreal.

[@joestampleman]

I complained about the original segment, and I thought that this was a good followup.

[@gonzo7758]

0:57 "I can't tell you how hot-- how much that hurts" LMAOOOOO

[@dastreetspart3370]

That guy to laura’s right also laughed. Why is he off the hook?

[@AZsims_designs]

I wondered the same

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

Ballet is so amazing to watch especially when a man sdances it, its just extraordinary. its so so so so beautiful a stunning artform. its so so so dope to be a ballet dancer.

[@hallowedbethymelancholy8299]

Now THIS apology feels much more genuine than her initial rather hollow Instagram one. I feel like it was an opportunity for not only her to learn but many. #boysdancetoo

[@jessicafreestone9529]

I appreciate the genuine and gracious responses from these amazing men. I think Lara Spencer handled this as well as anyone, because face it, we all speak ignorantly from time to time. It is brave to recognize one's ignorance, and the hurt that was caused by it. It is justice to do whatever is in one's power to right the wrong, and to help be a part of the solution. What I think strikes me the most about this whole thing is this: From a strictly human perspective, there is nothing masculine or feminine about dancing or singing, painting or making music. Art is absolutely UNIVERSAL to being human.

[@1219Jeffrey]

Although what we have witnessed this past Summer is surely a lesson for us all, there also exists the same ignorant bias when it comes to sports as well, since boys are perceived to want to ice skate only if they will play Hockey and keep their distance from Figure Skating or Ice Dance sessions because it is Female dominated. Living north of the border in Canada Jessica , I can tell you that this masculine inferiority complex in such sports still exists, even when we are only talking about children's activities.

[@sydneyevenson5444]

wow that was so genuine. you know, i actually believed her apology for about 2 seconds and then i realized she’s being forced to do this by the producer...

[@princehamdan6080]

Dancing is a spirit that motivate you whenever you feel like dancing you never think of being sad but you love it dance your dance

[@marcob5149]

i do believe her apology but the other 2 on these needs to apologize also for laughing

[@DncnDenise]

It was BEYOND insensitive! It was BULLYING and MOCKING a boy for doing something that EVERYONE should do! All my kids danced. I have 2 boys. The middle one started dancing when he was 3. He LOVED dancing. He took ballet and tap, and later jazz and acrobatics. He was VERY popular all the way thru school, he defended the bullied, and girls LOVED him. He's a great human being, still defending the bullied and has been with his GF for 4 yrs. The eldest started dancing after he saw his little brother on stage. He also took tap, ballet and jazz. His first school dance, he came home with the BIGGEST grin on his face! He danced the whole night and had the girls lined up waiting to dance with him. He's an attorney and is getting engaged to his GF in October. Dance doesn't TURN boys gay! (I ALWAYS hear that and it angers me). I'm a proud dance teacher, and I have taught quite a few boys the art of dance. BTW, dancers are SMART! Dance teaches math(geometry especially), science(body awareness), anatomy, HISTORY and French! Who wouldn't want that? Only the ignorant wouldn't want that!

[@BellaFlowerrx]

Your kids arent young children who like to grow out of activities alot, ballet is quite hard and the mindset of a child may lead them to want to find other activities, thats what the host joked about so hunny bye with your ignorant and highly uneducated use of words, clearly you know nothing

[@charleswalker5941]

It's ok. she apologized! but no one forgets!!!! like ABC will not forget when it comes time for her to re- new her contract with GMA. jus sayin. 🤷‍♂️

[@DncnDenise]

@Frances Wilson What is wrong with YOU for allowing an ADULT to make bullying comments about a CHILD! YOU are the one being ridiculous! I bet your kids were the ones bullying others and you ALLOWED it!

[@ChrisChinAva]

Frances Wilson Sure, you have a freedom to comment whatever you want. Looking into this situation, you are saying that Lara did nothing wrong? That kind of takes away the purpose of this video. She had no fear in commenting to a PRINCE, and to dancers ALL OVER THE WORLD, on NATIONAL TV. Without TV, of course the situation wouldn’t travel to people as fast. But since this is through media and TV, that issue went through millions of dancers. MILLLLLIIIIONS!!!!! And you are over here with your shoulders up and chest high claiming that she did nothing wrong and you’re asking us what’s wrong with us? Really? 🤦🏽‍♂️ This was Bullying 101. Analyze this situation, and the people that are in it and get back to me when you realize it.

[@ryleeswildride3943]

Frances Wilson What she did was bullying. If it was unintentional or not, it was a grown women, bullying not just one child, but making a mockery of an entire community. If a kid, boy or girl, wants to dance, then people should encourage them rather than wondering how long it will be before they change their minds. That kind of mindset like in your comment, or what Lara said is what will make kids want to change their mind in the first place.

[@BellaFlowerrx]

@@ChrisChinAva She did nothing wrong, you clearly dont have a child, last I check a child doesn't behave like a fcking adult for your information so they can change, and ballet is not easy so the host made A SIMPLE joke about how this obstacle plus his age probably would lead him to do other activities, wtf are you so triggered for lmao? Gtfo

[@BellaFlowerrx]

@@ChrisChinAva btw hE IS a CHILD A CHILD

[@titaroldan6513]

Those three men and dancers are giving hope for all little boys and especially for my son who loves to dance and can look up to them knowing that it is okay to dance and become a dancer even if you are a boy. It's all good no one should judge anybody for what they do and for who they are as long as it's positive and they are not hurting nobody.

[@DncnDenise]

when your son is old enough to go to a school dance, he will be VERY popular with the girls!

[@titaroldan6513]

@@DncnDenise😊

[@nickyb5939]

I thought she was joking about the fact that kids move on from activities quickly.

[@marciemurphy7391]

You nailed it. PC bullshit smeared all over GMA's face.

[@Eddieomar_Gonzalez]

Look I think some people took it too far but an entire community filled with people that are both straight, gay, male and female have spoken out against that comment. I think it at least starts the conversation around what men can actually do instead of being tied to the ideas around what we think men should do. I am also a straight male dancer so it’s nice to see that people are trying to open up the gender role conversation. I do agree that some people do find ways to be offend by everything but hey we’re at least making some sort of social progress.

[@nickyb5939]

@@Eddieomar_Gonzalez I think I understand what your saying

[@farrellmcnulty909]

Nicky B, I thought so, too.

[@DncnDenise]

@SoCali I'm not gay and I was offended! You REALLY don't understand, do you?

[@kay2theaz]

Fake... phony... she aint genuine just worried bout that paycheck and the backlash

[@kay2theaz]

@i ou1! id like to know where the anger is in my comment?? Its a real puzzle just calling it how i see it

[@stopbenedict2310]

@i ou1! it's funny how you are standing on a pedestal defending her when I heard no apology from her where is her sorry, just saying

[@melissasmith6762]

Doesn't matter. What the hell do you want, to hold her down like in a Clockwork Orange and force her to respect ballet mentally? She did what was required of her. GET OVER IT!

[@katyngah-ere4942]

@@kay2theaz oh yeah melissa smith is definitely on her period she's like an angry tazmanian biting and snarling, someone needs to build a bridge and get over her damn self

[@kstew1984]

Is she serious? She had no idea about any of this!?

[@desmeisme]

Those men are so genuine ❤️

[@Stacey16......]

Never heard of this woman before today so she's given a profile a boost if nothing else

[@marykateoshaughnessy4517]

I hope the people who bullied these men when they were younger (and others) realise now their mistakes and if they have children of their own they make sure to teach them kindness and openess. Because you can't change the past, but you can break the cycle.

[@MaryBlanche]

Fire her!! #GMA 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@roselineeze7897]

I hope she doesn't lose her Job.It was a mistake and thank God for this learning opportunity for everyone

[@albertbenoit6051]

What about the other anchors apologizing for their hedious laughter and will the people that were in the audiebnce listen to this and educate themselves on the stigma of bullying of boys who dance.

[@edreid7872]

We all know what she was implying when she made that comment...and using the interviews with the dancers just deflects from her...she's lucky to still be working...she's on the the Disney owner network, and they don't play....

[@tiffanypittman04]

I'm glad an attempt was made to apologize, but this conversation was too much on the surface level for me. Why didn't Lara delve into the reasoning behind why she made the comment. All she said was it was a stupid thing to say, but what's her belief that perpetuated the comment. It's the stigma that one of the dancers mentioned but didn't elaborate on. There's a fearful belief of if males do something that's characterized as "feminine", they'll become more "feminine" and therefore might inhibit homosexual tendencies especially if the activity has a large number of homosexual males such as ballet. There are heterosexual male ballet dancers too. Whether it's ballet or any activity, it won't make a male "feminine" or "homosexual". Ballet is a beautiful expression of art and is a craft that teaches so many things like discipline, flexibility, and strength. Men should be able to express themselves through ballet if they want to without judgment.

[@sybilanurse1338]

Can I like your comment 1000 times? This is exactly how I feel!

[@livetodance30]

YES! YES! And YES! The segment was trash! They talk about a "teachable moment", but literally nothing was "taught" other than male dancers are people too and don't make fun of them. Ugh!

[@DncnDenise]

It's beyond that. Why is it that in other countries, like Russia and China, especially, male dancers are REVERED? They are MASCULINE! Baryshnikov is a prime example of masculinity. I'm a dance teacher. My boys danced. I didn't make them; they WANTED to. Middle one started at 3. Eldest started because he saw his brother onstage with all the girls. (Son was Bambi, and the girls were flowers). Never ONCE have I made my male dancers appear feminine. Did you know that back in the 40's and 50's, across much of the country, social dance was taught IN SCHOOL? My dad was a FANTASTIC dancer! He learned in school. I first learned to waltz on his feet. You would think with all the dance shows, the stigma would go away. But people like Lara Spencer continue to perpetuate the stereotype, ignorance and bullying! It truly is sickening.

[@chloer2584]

I love how she mad a mistake and instead of just apologising she educated herself on it❤️

[@chilajeffrey5172]

faith travel 1986 Sorry faith travel 1986 But this grown woman should have known better to have criticize ballet. There are so many fantastic awesome ballet dancers...

[@PNng]

Beautiful segment to apologize and let other know about boys who dance. Lara handled this professionally and gracefully.

[@brendaanne0810]

Hopefully everyone will be more conscious of the words that come out of their mouths BEFORE they come out.

[@NimiandDanny]

I need an apology. I want someone to apologize to me for this waste of 6 minutes of my life.... I'll be here waiting

[@charleswalker5941]

Francis Wilson Really!!! They are not boys!! They are grown men!! with grown up career choices. grown men Bill's to pay!!! Lara is supposed to be a "professional" interviewer!! but hmmmm. maybe she should just stick to pop news. ugh!

[@adamr5243]

I'm glad Spencer had the opportunity for a 'teachable moment' in effort to save her reputation. Just not sure why a grown woman in her position needs a panel of professionals to make her see why she shouldn't laugh at other's children on national television. Kids are mean enough to each other... and we still wonder where they get it from?!

[@gussy1964]

What's about the others hostess???? They also must apologised!!!

[@cteenie24]

oh someone in the media having to apologize. better fire her like they did Megan Kelly. seems fair since She didn't get the chance for a real conversation instead of getting the mob mentality against her

[@artisticlunatic]

Was that an apology?? That’s just an opportunity to do another segment. Sorry, I didn’t feel the sincerity.

[@ricardodrtmelo]

I am so proud of Lara! We all make mistakes. We are human. #BoysDanceToo

[@rufusred44]

Bobby Fairchild, please come back to NYCB! Please.

[@dee6075]

It takes a lot of courage to admit when you are wrong even when it’s a case of misunderstandings

[@TB-bv1vr]

This is getting ridiculous, there was no apology needed in the first place. People chose to take it out of context for attention and to promote their current projects. 🙄

[@LittleDancerByGrace]

You've missed it. She insulted an ENTIRE art form and all the people who sacrifice their time, money, and bodies to do it. I've trained in ballet for 17 years. And ever since day one I was mocked and belittled because of this public perception that dancers aren't worth anything. I have been told countless times to 'get a real job' or to 'do something better with (my) life.' This in turn has caused significant mental health issues... and I know for a fact I'm not the only one. I lost a dance friend to suicide less than a year ago. Out of ALL the other kids in my dance classes as a kid, I only know of one who's still dancing. The others have quit because of the mockery from friends and family. Physically, I am in my mid-20s and I am in pain every day of my life. My calves, my ankles, and my back are constantly sore from my years of dance. I kept dancing anyway because I loved it, but I have paid a high price for it. Lara's initial comments perpetuated that public perception that dancers are somehow less than human. That somehow we are lazy and defective and will never be good enough as people. And. It. Needs. To. Stop.

[@jaggin7561]

@@LittleDancerByGrace Last time I checked she said I wonder how long that will last not he cant do it. So much on his schedule she was referring to. Even if she did say ballet is for girls that will be her opinion. Is it right? No. People put up with stuff like this all the time and what do I mean by all the time? Offline So they have to be secure and passionate at what they do not do it for others. You can call her out all day, everyday but it wont change nothing until the guys are secure and enjoy their hobby or there I say passion.

[@eriktonylarson-pinizzotto7964]

Thank you for this. It needs to be said.. over and over and over again...

[@isanelentertainment6798]

You can tell she ain’t sorry she wanted to keep her job. The truth comes out Kids get bullied enough and now coming from a grown woman 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@melissasmith6762]

WAAH BULLYING!!! So much for the toughness of male dancers!!

[@AZsims_designs]

@@melissasmith6762 OMG SHUT YOUR TRAP ALREADY!!!!! IVE SEEN TONS OF YOUR AHOLE COMMENTS! ENOUGH!!!!!

[@christopher3386]

She deserves credit for owning her mistake and dealing with it.

[@MostCommentsAreFake-ud8by]

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[@pilartxo]

I didn't see the apology to the 6 years old she made fun of!

[@llyngibson4160]

When you go to a beautiful Ballet like Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliette or any others where do you think the fabulous heros would come from if boys don't do ballet.

[@carolinenazareno4691]

Travis Wall still pissed... and I don’t blame him. She doesn’t seem sincere she’s making them explain why they love what they love as if this isn’t about her being a bigot. She doesn’t seem humbled at all.

[@juanbarraza8703]

Take a chill pill! Love you Lara

[@StopTh3Idiots]

How you know you are a bigot with double standards, with a simple test, imagine Trump said that with exact same words and intonation, would you say take a chill pill love you Trump, if not than you are the problem a bigot with serius mental disorder.

[@MillRatUSMC]

Want to know what weird her last name is Spencer, Prince George grandmother Diana last name was Spencer, Is she mocking a distant cousin?

[@jrm1077]

Common name?? Aware of the concept?

[@RaymondHng]

No relation. Lara Christine Von Seelen is her real name. Spencer is just a professional name. Neither her first or current husband is named Spencer.

[@BellaFlowerrx]

Your ugly face is a mocking to gods beautiful creation

[@nycchgola]

The big issue for me is that a person like Lara Spencer needed to have a teachable moment like this in 2019. I understand that she went through all the same steps a person caught cheating or doing drugs does like having a conversation and saying she has learned stuff. In 2019, these type of teachable moments shouldn’t even be happening. Personally, I feel like she was forced to do this by the higher ups and will make comments like this again.

[@frankesposito2182]

IF;... OH....A MAN.... SAID "A YOUNG GIRL PLAYING FOOTBALL?" We shall see how long that last!" ....the guy would be out OF A JOB.... PERIOD!

[@henktimmerman7047]

What has Lara Spencer accomplished in her life? Dancers will amuse, thrill, comfort people, make them laugh and make them cry, share a precious moment with the public and make memories to last a life time. And Lara Spencer? A nobody who will not last a second in ones mind.

[@ginawiggles918]

What is puzzling is that in this day and age this would could be as thoughtless & uncaring in the first place. Has she never heard of gender fluidity before today? Send her to the mailroom for a few years.

[@mikeinkc]

Okay she apologized, but lets see if this REALLY changes the attitudes at ABC and GMA... I work with many incredible men dancers, WE ARE WATCHING... AND TAKING NOTES!