What’s it like to be the Yellow Wiggle?: Inside the life of Emma Watkins | Australian Story

When Emma Watkins became the Yellow Wiggle in 2012, she overcame a backlash to make the yellow skivvy her own, winning over a new generation of fans.
As Emma's star rose, behind the scenes her health was failing. Eventually she was diagnosed with endometriosis and her decision to go public brought much-needed attention to the disease.
Her health problems led her to re-evaluate other areas of her life and at the beginning of the year she separated from her husband, fellow Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie.
Emma speaks exclusively to Australian Story about the separation, its fall-out and the couple’s determination to continue working together.
Read more here: www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-17...
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[@alexishamilton5619]

I never knew id watch a half an hour documentary on the first female wiggle but here i am

[@theredheadedprincess5902]

Same here. But i didnt know there was a female wiggle. Lol

[@middleofsomewhere444]

Lol me too

[@crystalbrandon177]

Same

[@Jubilee-Helix]

Alexis Hamilton same.

[@n.l.productions3587]

Technically, there have been female Wiggles before Emma. The first was Anni, the Red Taiwanese Wiggle in 2003. Then there was Anni's replacement Vivi in 2005. And lastly, Zoe and Katty, the Blue and Purple (respectively) Latin American Wiggles from 2005-2006. Then there was the Honorary Pink Wiggle, Kylie Minogue in 2009.

[@realest_threads4023]

If there was a live action magic school bus she would be a good Ms. Frizzle

[@thunderthais]

realest_ threads she’d be perfect

[@TyrekeCorrea]

How do you figure?

[@TheFunnyGuy9000]

yes

[@gizmomac1520]

Omg. Stop. Imma get my 💸

[@eljordinio7647]

Emma as the Friz? I'd b down

[@sophiem623]

Why is yellow wiggle all over my recommended? I’m here for it anyways

[@rp1672]

Lol same, but she seems like such a lovely person, so I've enjoyed watching the videos.

[@Clarebear0925]

Same

[@misterdumbledore4629]

Probably because of the allure video about Emma Watkins

[@carolynlucas585]

Hc g k

[@maddymear2668]

Sameee! Happy 444

[@reipineapple1138]

I’m here from Allure’s Emma routine. She’s so bright and just lovely. I am so surprised there are people that dont like her. I mean like, what!!?? How !!???? She’s so so so lovely !! Just by watching one video of her and now I’m here, watching another dose of her. And fell in love with how positive and bright she is 💗

[@thewillwiththeskill]

Same

[@Sunflowers9191]

I know, I think she’s great! Never heard of the Wiggels as I am European but yes she’s lovely :)

[@JustinEvans_2020]

@@thewillwiththeskill GREG GREG GREG!!

[@eugene9852]

She divorced her husband after only 2 years for basically no reason. She's not that lovely.

[@ElizabethRhyner]

Idk why people are even upset that the wiggles are changing. The fans of the original wiggles are all 10+ now, that’s NOT our show anymore. I’m glad my nieces and nephews can enjoy the show with new people and have a positive female character to grow up adoring.

[@chauncley]

10+??? Original??? I watched the Wiggles when I was a child and I’m almost 20

[@ElizabethRhyner]

megh.b I meant that we’re all old enough to NOT be giving a fuck about the wiggles lmao. It’s target audience is little kids but grown adults and teens are upset about it.

[@AshtenPassion]

I’m so confused why ppl are complaining about there being a female wiggle lmao?? You aren’t the target audience. The kids are and obviously the kids absolutely love her. That’s all there is to it

[@franciscaaparecida4330]

Adoro a emma

[@eljordinio7647]

I liked Emma. It's nice that a girl is getting a shot in the main line-up. Especially since they did it with the Latin American and Taiwanese wiggles, as well as have a guest star b a wiggle for a bit (Kylie Minogue)

[@laneatkinson6441]

She's 100% qualified for her status as a Wiggle. She's like sunshine personified 💛

[@eljordinio7647]

@@laneatkinson6441 basically like Christy Altomare from Anastasia. Also sunshine in human form

[@oldsoulone1217]

@AshtenPassion Yep. That's it. The kids are the audience. And not only that, the fact that the female (and male obvs) children in the audience have a female role model in the media to look up to that's a good influence, is an awesome thing.

[@Angel-xe2tl]

Because of her, I finally talked to my doctor about endometriosis and to see if I had it since I was having a lot of problems with my periods. Last month I was diagnosed with it and had the surgery to remove the infected parts ect. I can never thank her enough for educating about endometriosis and how its helped me. Made so much sense too in my life and with my own period struggles.

[@billievanderpol]

i hate how everyone hates on emma coz shes female. when i was little i watched the og wiggles and literally all i had was dorothy. but that was even before she had her own ballet show. as a little ballerina growing up i wouldve loved emma so much and actually wouldve had a character to relate to (sorry dorothy ily too) i just wish people would be more open and accepting when new people are introduced. we're lucky the wiggles wasnt cancelled.

[@aj3185]

Billie Vanderpol YESSSSSS!! Ik exactly how you feel!

[@billievanderpol]

@@aj3185 yes gurlll

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

Literally no-one hates on her. What are you on about?

[@phantombermuda1990]

I’m an original Wiggles child, but I love the fact that they added a Female Wiggle. To me, she is a real Wiggle because she brings joy to the kids and we’re living in a new generation, it’s 2018, if you miss the old Wiggles go watch their old videos, but I think it’s amazing that the new Wiggle is a female because it means little girls have one more role model to look up to.

[@ronniehovis6112]

Exactly people grow older! 28 years of the wiggles. It's a child hood classic for people like a lot of shows (sesame street, barney, etc) but with those shows they dont have a "face" like actual people. People would be very upset that wiggles would end due to just people getting old. Having new people in the wiggles to continue the legacy is a great move

[@kaias894]

I don’t understand why everyone dislikes her as a wiggle. Yes, the wiggles were originally an all male group. But look at her. She’s emotionally invested into this group. She’s a role model and the children love her. The energy and the vibe she gives off is amazing. Sometimes we need change. Old things can no longer function the same and they have to be changed. The old wiggles will forever be in my heart, but wish the new ones all the best. I love the wiggles and I love that Emma is part of them now

[@Itsjustjakecode3]

Very true! I like Emma as a wiggle she make everyone happy, although I liked the original wiggles they needed a well deserved break and let new people have a big shot.

[@dkg_gdk]

I didn't know much about the wiggles but an all male group for children sounds weird, I'm glad theres a female wiggle, I hope there will be more.

[@amysutcliffe3677]

Kaia S I also feel like the wiggles are exactly like queen because they started after the 1960s and Emma is like Adam Lambert and people think that queen is not queen with Adam and without Freddie and people think that the wiggles isn’t the wiggles without Greg,Jeff and Murray and Emma is a woman and that the wiggles is a male group just like queen and Adam is really over the top and people think that Emma is also over the top and Emma dances around like Freddie and Greg and Adam is over the top but so is Emma what people are saying so they really are alike.

[@user-vh6ts9uf6c]

@@amysutcliffe3677 Late to the party with my kid - so I had no idea they had different members until I saw this!!

[@nanamae4520]

Am I Australian? No. Do I know what Wiggles is? No. Do I know who Emma is? No. Did I still watch the whole video? YES. Emma's an icon. So much respect.

[@milly4543]

this really made me laugh

[@HeyItsSarah30]

Micah A. Omg you didn’t know the wiggles 😱😱 they used to be on the Disney channel way back in the day (like early 2000’s) lol 😂

[@shekinahgonzalez3904]

I always found it so weird that people found offense in the sudden change of a cast member or cast members in a kids show? Like. It's for kids. It may have been for you, years ago. But that was when YOU were a child. Now it's for new children. Not for you. Stop acting like it is?

[@cloudy7971]

??? no???

[@LoveNeko64]

I like how one of the comments was a person with a sonic oc as their icon. Like oh yeah that person has it all under control to decide what happens on a kids show.

[@jacobjcb8883]

@@LoveNeko64 Nope That's Jet the Hawk

[@laneatkinson6441]

Exactly! The Wiggles have been around for almost 30 years, there's gonna be some changes ya know? I'm grateful that they're still around to play for a whole new generation :)

[@aaronwhenan5122]

And then you will Haven't been

[@AndreaBozkurt]

I'm 22 yo with no kids, no childhood connection to the Wiggles, and I just watched this entire documentary, completely enthralled. I'm not sure what that says about me, but it probably means Australian Story makes really good videos.

[@kitkatstrats9516]

I'm 31 in the same boat lol

[@user-vh6ts9uf6c]

^^ It means you have great taste in entertainment for your future kids (and you'll both be awesome mum's)!!!

[@skyrue5991]

Everyone is like “she’s not a real wiggle” but I grew up with the wiggles and I like her. I think she’s perfect for the part! She seems fun, passionate and kids obviously like her! That’s what makes a wiggle!

[@pinklii]

The fact that Anthony constantly checks in on her, making sure shes's okay and taking care of herself is the sweetest thing ever. It really warmed my heart. ♥

[@lovbylov]

I was so glad when they added a girl wiggle because when I used to watch the show I had no real connect to anyone in the show. And I see no real reason for anyone to be truly upset by it because it was clearly needed.

[@mariahl.2052]

Yeah, the crocodile/dinosaur thing was maybe the most relatable then! Lmao

[@1007yes]

Totally agree. I thought The Wiggles was for boys when I was little. :(

[@TheBibliophiliac]

I have endometriosis as well! It's very appropriate that she is the Yellow Wiggle because yellow is the awareness ribbon color.

[@kkya79]

did I rlly just watch a half an hour documentary about the wiggles yes, yes I did and I loved it

[@123_Aqua_Blue]

SaMe

[@alliefry1924]

Me going "I SHIP IT" and then almost crying when they said they split

[@babygoose8716]

They couldn’t have picked a better yellow wiggle to replace the original. She’s wonderful and my daughter enjoyed watching the original and watching the new. Most people don’t like change but a lot of us did a good job accepting it and welcoming it. Emma is nothing short of amazing.

[@jazlynsyvretcreative9282]

I remember watching the original wiggles when I was little! I mean everything changes, the guys were starting to get older and probably we’re getting tired, I think change is good and they’re doing wonderful! Now the little girls have a role model in the wiggles with a great story ! And can we talk about her red hair in her wedding photos? GORGEOUS!

[@genesisalmanza5142]

You guys do realize that the original wiggles can’t go on forever. They eventually had to retire. Yes we all miss them but they are performing for a new generation now and that includes bringing in new faces. Those who have grown up with the old members should all be grown up now and have a life of their own. Let the new generation enjoy them and move on.

[@thambec]

Genesis Almanza but they ARE going on forever as the original wiggles all still play a part in the Wiggle corporate machine

[@puppielove591]

No one: Absolutely no one: KZbin recommended: WIGGLES

[@Lov3lyDay]

M Green I’m not Australian, I was never into shows like this as a kid, I’ve never heard of the Wiggles...I watched every second of this video.

[@puppielove591]

@@Lov3lyDay lol same

[@leannezezeski-sass2773]

Usually I hate when they remake children's shows but with the wiggles I can't really tell whether I like the new show or the old one better. They did a great job with the new one and it feels like the old one in some ways but also brings fresh stuff to the table

[@Canny1216]

I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF THAT FOR SO LONG!!! but I had no idea how to word it, and make it make sense.

[@kpcdotexe]

Leanne Zezeski-Sass I miss Greg tho

[@TheRacingWind]

I don't understand why so many people are being so protective of "the original yellow wiggle". This documentary isn't about him, it's about who Emma is as the Yellow Wiggle. She has clearly done an outstanding job. She's dedicated, talented, strong, gentle. She's an excellent role model for all the little girls and boys who will watch her as they grow up. I'm glad I watched this, she's such a graceful woman!

[@StargazerAeons]

I would have been more upset if she was just a random woman because hey yea women in everything it is great but its also shoved down throats quite a bit, and to do so to kids is just.....disturbing. BUT, to know she saw Greg, and saw the spirit he gave to the role and how he touched the hearts of kids and sang them to sleep every night and made that impact, that to me is just fine. I love that they kept it in the family so to speak, that's the way it should be. So no, I don't care the new yellow wiggle is a woman, I care that its Emma, and she already knew how much of an impact this group of silly singing adults has on our youth.

[@cosmiccolors3808]

I could be studying or something. But instead I'm watching a documentary on the wiggles.

[@Anerol3.2]

Same😂

[@kimscott9580]

I’m running late for work 🤣🤣🤣

[@wisperingbeard]

Emma and Lachey’s story is so sad. She is a beautiful soul and doesn’t deserve all that pain and discomfort. And Lachey is obviously deeply in love with her and so so sad to have lost her. I hope they both find true happiness.

[@janehall7737]

wisperingbeard Apparenly they have both re-partnered now so they probably are happy 🙂

[@JR-ce6gt]

@@janehall7737 I doubt Lachy is really happy you can see how much he still loves her even tho he’s with someone else. It’s a rebound love

[@emilylatta6266]

I love her so much but why is the yellow wiggle all over my recommended all of a sudden 😂😂😂

[@minaisfab17]

Same, lol

[@YoungMamaVlogs]

But here we are watching it 😂

[@chimeinnow88]

I watched an IGTV video of her this morning and now it’s all KZbin wants to recommend to me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@AvgJane19]

KZbin just wants you to be happy

[@g_thbaa4909]

I want her to be the live action miss frizz

[@hayleymarse2853]

I grew up with the original Wiggles and in a way it feels weird to watch other people in their place but Emma seems very nice and seeing how happy the children in the audience are, it is clear that she is meant to be a wiggle no matter how strange it seems to those of us who grew up with the original wiggles

[@aquagamer1212]

I just watched Emma’s 24hours in her life as a Wiggle in Allure and loved it! Then this popped up 💙

[@ishouldhavetried]

Same

[@user-vw5yg5ok5f]

Same

[@gothsloth]

I grew up with the original wiggles, and now my little sisters watch the new ones. It’s so lovely to see a female wiggle, and to see the sign language in the dances is really refreshing. Much respect!

[@thatonegirl3934]

Bruh. I didn't even watch the wiggles and i shed a few tears over the power of a woman being such an inspiration to kids.

[@mrmcrobbkdc4001]

Emma: Dances like a boss Plays drums like a boss Sings like a boss Plays keyboard like a boss Can perform in AUSLAN and other sign languages for the hearing impaired Films like a boss Thankyou for being a wonderful role model for my 19 month old daughter. You are an inspiration.

[@cheollie2180]

MrMcRobb@KDC I’m so happy you think that because there’s some people in the comments who think because she’s a girl she’s a bad wiggle

[@thelovelyunicorns]

Amen to that. Such a good female role model for my 16 month old ❤️

[@warriorwolfette]

I think that showing kids that the wiggles are people who have health issues is an important thing- so that if maybe they grow up not feeling well, they don't feel "broken" they can feel like if Emma Wiggles can have a health issue and also feel joy along side one another- they can too. It normalises health issues and also having a job and responsibilities to carry on with.

[@jascurry2711]

You know, the original wiggles will always hold a special place in my heart and childhood memories, but I really think that these "new" wiggles are precious to today's children, especially Emma, and I wish them luck with everything because I know theyve had to work just as hard as everyone else that is/was part of the wiggles

[@sonicuniverse6961]

Did I just watch a documentary on a wiggle

[@Reblubberd]

I had no clue what a wiggle was before this.

[@Katie.bum05]

Jong-dae Kim yes but so did I

[@noitakuu_art]

Those hate comments weren't written by children, let kids enjoy! They don't care who performs they just want to have fun.

[@EmareeVA]

I grew up with the first wiggles. People hate change, it’s in our nature to feel uncomfortable. Have your opinions on this string young woman, but she is an inspiration to so many people around the globe, and she is trying her best. All things must come to an end. The original wiggles had the feast of their lives to live, and just by this documentary, you can see that touring and working left no time for personal lives. Prefer your childhood Wiggles, that’s fine, but don’t hate on other people just trying to inspire and make kids happy. I am so glad that the wiggles have been going for this long and the only way they can is by having multiple generations to be part of the franchise.

[@zaynamahmood7960]

why is the yellow wiggle blowing up in november/december of 2019??

[@SusanJrh]

Idk I was thinking the same thing.

[@MizCourtneyN]

I know!! I didn’t know what a wiggle was (from uk btw)until I watched her interview on how she gets ready etc 🤣 next day I seen an article that was cheated on and now I’m seeing this lol 🤣

[@jessicaluciaa]

I don’t know but it’s so wholesome that I couldn’t care I just need more

[@Iexapro]

I watched Jeff Fatts video and got hit with nostalgia. I forgot how much I loved them as a kid.

[@GabdeVue]

Allure released a video with her as the main focus a week ago - so interest in her might have spiked and risen to the top of the recommendaitons again. This is such a beautiful report - i am happy its back on the menue : )

[@etta5487]

The wiggles are iconic, and nothing will beat the original four, but Emma and the rest of them are doing an amazing job. Something about the Wiggles franchise is so heartwarming and fun. Keep up the great work, everyone!

[@jessssssgames]

The "children" who knew the old wiggles are 20 years old and can get over themselves. The old wiggles had to retire sometime, they are not our monkeys to dance and sing whenever we feel like it. If it came between doing the show and their mental/physical health they would choose themselves just as anyone else would. They had an amazing run but it was about time the torch was passed so they can continue the show because people would have been even more pissed if they just cancelled it. I used to do hour long performances in high school at Disney and a LOT of people fainted/sat down because it was too much. That being said, Emma is an absolute ray of sunshine. She's gorgeous and has such a beautiful smile. I hope all of them are doing well, including the original wiggles.

[@DismemberedHat]

As a 20 year old who grew up with the Wiggles, I have absolutely no problem with the new Wiggles. They arent MY Wiggles, but I dont need to learn from them anymore. They are a new generation of Wiggles for a new generation of children, teaching them all the things I was taught when I was younger.

[@emersoncopeland2481]

Jess they didn’t retire, the three of them literally dropped dead, Greg had an actual sleeping disorder and died in his sleep, Maury died of age, and Jeff he died of some stomach thing

[@vincentvermilion5909]

@@DismemberedHat that's a really lovely way to put it

[@jessssssgames]

@@emersoncopeland2481 All three of them are still alive and Google is your friend.

[@sillygooselol2757]

I like how we’re all recommended this a year later

[@simoneskerritt1756]

It’s the curse of the yellow wiggle. Greg and Emma both realized they had chronic illnesses after ignoring it for a long time because the show distracted them. Never realized how stressful the wiggles could be.

[@eljordinio7647]

At least neither of those illnesses could kill, but still.

[@eljordinio7647]

That leaves Sam as the only one to not have any illness. He like never ever kissed a show as the yellow wiggle which is pretty darn impressive

[@KawaiiPinkPunkStar]

@@eljordinio7647 how long was he the yellow wiggle?

[@eljordinio7647]

@@KawaiiPinkPunkStar Sam had the role from late 2006-2011

[@sarafillkill4226]

@@KawaiiPinkPunkStar he was the yellow wiggle for five years

[@gr00vydead1te]

Why are people hating on her? She’s awesome! And they’ve barely changed the show up

[@Theprincesssbear]

It’s so cool that she went from a fan of the wiggles to the yellow wiggle. I remember going to the original wiggles show when I was a little girl. I do miss the old wiggles but after hearing this story I have a new found appropriation for the wiggles.

[@evieb8187]

Did we all just get this recommended to us even though it’s a year old?

[@jordann_S]

Hello! I'm raNdom.

[@iagreewithyoubub]

Yup

[@KiraMarieG]

Once Upon A Blink yup

[@jagrjr45]

2 years old now

[@so-larrily3219]

Goodness, the way Lachie talks about Emma even though they aren’t together anymore... So lovely.

[@theatergeek82]

I know I was a little sad about that

[@ouranhshc100]

She looks like a great cast for a live action magic School bus. I swear she looks like Mrs Frizzle

[@AwkwardSmiley]

As much as it sucked to see the original group slowly retire and the new wiggles take over but Emma was made for The Wiggles, she has everything it takes plus so much more. She loves being a wiggle and because of that we all love her. ❤

[@TheNDTeacher]

I have endo. People try to downplay it like it's "not that big a deal" but it's truly a horrible disease and be absolutely debilitating even with surgery and yeah, infertility is just another part of the deal...

[@sydneyp7867]

kassie jane me too, just found out. Kinda clicked like oh I’m not suppose to be in excruciating terrible pain all the time?? Oh okay

[@MR-zq5gt]

Oh I believe you.. it’s one of those unfortunate conditions where people see you and think she’s not in a hospital she must be fine but it really is quite a debilitating

[@eljordinio7647]

It's rough if u ever want to have kids

[@yinkabb]

Her wedding dress was stunning and her whole story from childhood was beautiful

[@rebeccabrown5904]

@Agustin C. im sorry but its true but there still great friends

[@samanthap3300]

Seeing the comment section is still not okay with change. Lol I love her energy. She is my niece's and nephew's favorite. Although, she was not the yellow wiggle of my time. She is of theirs and she is doing great at it!

[@gigglyme2001]

That’s crazy how much hate the new wiggles got. I mean what do the haters expect? Were they expecting the originals to be 80 and still dancing and touring? Geeze.

[@briejungert9567]

Right oh my god

[@Bonez437]

Yes we do

[@gigglyme2001]

Planëts well that’s not the wiggles fault that you don’t understand how aging works. 🙄

[@theartistknownasprincevevo8135]

They are nowhere near 80! Greg is 46!

[@gigglyme2001]

theartistknownasprincevevo LOL I wasn’t implying they are 80 right now. My point was that the backlash seems to stem from people never wanting them to retire and being angry about the new crew.

[@Lov3lyDay]

I’m not Australian, I was never into shows like this as a kid, I’ve never heard of the Wiggles... I watched every second of this video.

[@unknownmke]

Same.. dont know what this is. Lol

[@r.todofrog_8]

KDEKXNJSBSUHXISZ *HOW DO HOW NOT KNOW WHAT WIGGLES ARE!?*

[@r.todofrog_8]

Ok, so. I'm not saying that you are American, but there are American Wiggles too. I forgot his name, but he wears orange. And he was in one of the episodes of the Australian Wiggles. :)

[@unknownmke]

@@r.todofrog_8 lol, I am American and if wiggles being newer here in the states me being in my mid 30s is prolly why. I feel like I've broken your in child's soul. I'm sorry lol!!

[@r.todofrog_8]

Oh ok :) Oof

[@kaleemarie13]

I grew up with Gregg, Murray, Jeff, and Anthony. I was obsessed with The Wiggles. It broke my heart when news broke over the internet that they were retiring. But I remember feeling the slightest bit relieved when I heard Anthony Field was continuing the legacy the original 4 had laid out. Even thought I’m not used to her, Emma is doing an outstanding job filling the shoes of Gregg Page

[@maddy2618]

I volunteer with special needs children, and one of the kids I’m super close with is also named Emma, and the Emma song helped a non verbal child learn how to make the sounds for her name. I know it’s just a show but it means a lot that it was able to help someone learn

[@stephaniepayne4872]

Can't believe i'm crying over Emma and Lachy Wiggle's relationship.

[@mamamememoo]

Steph P ikr?? I was too. My hubby and I felt quite sad for their struggles. It’s hard to work n be married to each other. We work in the media lines too and make it a point never to work on the same production if possible. It’s tough drawing the boundary between work r/s and personal r/s.

[@sadmem1650]

I love the fact that the "hate comment" they zoom in on has like a sonic pfp I screeched when I saw the editing on that

[@kayla8319]

SadMem time stamp?

[@sadmem1650]

@@kayla8319 8:52

[@AvgJane19]

Right? That was so funny, and it only has 1 like lol

[@Clarebear0925]

Ik I’m freaking dying

[@queeniescreatives2058]

I feel as if some people (namely y'all saying that they suck or the wiggles are 'guys') forget that these new wiggles are not for us. They are for the children of the next generation, not us! I mean you can be a werided out by the new Wiggles but that doesn't give you reason to shit on them. They're people, and this story proves that they are. They see the shitty comments and the nice comments as well. Just let them live and know that they are not for us, they're for a small children cheering in the crowds and looking up to them on the TV screens

[@shaifromnz]

Well said! My niece loves Emma and my friend's granddaughters love Emma.

[@bunnybustard5526]

Listen, if you're old enough to be butt hurt over new Wiggles, you're probably too old to still be watching the damn show. Calm down.

[@blueraspberrylemonade32]

@Swiit Lime if we can't watch our past I don't think they should be able to collect antiques

[@sstriderr]

Oh man, when their manager made the comment about the kids now not knowing the original Wiggles that the previous generation know gets me. I miss them, but the show must go on.

[@zlatkajupe]

The way he looks at her, I could be wrong but I feel like he's still in love with her.

[@vivyanaconners4416]

It's probably because the schedule and they still remain friends.

[@JR-ce6gt]

@@vivyanaconners4416 nah he still loves her romantically ! You can tell, too bad they went they went their separate ways

[@charlotted1321]

She's appearing alot on KZbin and I'm so glad about it, what a sweetheart

[@dipper556]

i don’t know much about the wiggles and i’m too old now, but i’ve got to say i watched this whole video from start to finish and i found it very interesting. emma seems very strong

[@tattie.b8594]

At the beginning I was going to ship Emma and Lucky. And then they got married and the story was complete, and no word of a lie I may of cried.... Edit: I kept watching and they split, its an emotional roller coaster

[@johannaeckert8266]

I am confused though because she talks about them loving each other at the end. Are they back together or no?

[@analisapena3086]

Y’all want a Tesla or whatever but the big red car is straight fire.

[@erinpeterson3202]

honestly, as someone who has struggled with mystery chronic health problems, its super easy to dismiss that sort of thing. it tends to happen slowly and gradually, you don't notice how sick you are until it hits a breaking point. it becomes your new normal and you don't think about it because it doesn't seem different

[@Squicx]

Tbh, Greg (first yellow) Wiggle will forever be THE yellow wiggle for me And Emma is THE yellow wiggle for the adults who were kids when watching her

[@sophiadecubellis761]

Damn I did not expect to come out of this with Emma Wiggle as a feminist icon.

[@pastelitey]

I love how even though they separated, they were still very good friends and didn't harbor any bad feelings towards each other. Although I am sad that they are not romantically together anymore, I am still so happy for them and their accomplishments and excited to see what they do next!

[@glamhorrorgames8181]

I have Endometriosis and it is absolutely excruciating pain, enough to pass out and it's true you don't get a pass for any of the pain or any of the sickness until you have the surgery and people see that you need surgery to control it.

[@beatricewong1461]

Did nobody notice how much she looks like Ms Fritz from The Magic School Bus? o.o

[@nicolecollins4816]

Emma is such an amazing addition to the new wiggles in my opinion, my nephew can't get enough of her! It makes me so happy seeing his smile when she come on the tv and it warms my heart, I will always love the old wiggles but the new is amazing and is a new start so my nephew can have his own wiggles childhood. Thank you Emma for being such an amazing wiggle ❤️🌹

[@madi_ss]

Ya know I wanted to read before class but now I’m watching a documentary on the Yellow Wiggle and god I’m loving it.

[@gkjays0162]

Madi_Sc it do good

[@karatehottie7]

You can see it in their eyes, that they still have such love and admiration for each other.

[@0russia]

Emma looks like miss frizzle and I love it

[@taylorrigsby2152]

When you start to ship the wiggles and then you immediately find out the ship has sunk already

[@matthewkeith9052]

The original wiggles where such a big part of my childhood, but I believe that the new wiggles will impact children and be apart of their childhood and watching this really showed me that so much goes behind this.

[@Omging0I0]

as much as i love the all-men wiggles since thats what i grew up with. i think adding a woman is very healthy for their child audience. I was only comfortable with same-sex adult (women) growing up but the male wiggles made me start accepting all genders at the young shy age i was. which is what i think a lot of boy children need too; a strong female character to grow up with

[@jordiecartier]

I don’t even watch the wiggles but this documentary is so intriguing lol

[@BethStar11]

Same, I had no clue who the wiggles are lol.

[@gemmapalmer1519]

you know what I'm supposed to be doing my homework but now that I know what its like to be the yellow wiggle I'm not mad

[@pockyeatingpanda]

This is the second video I’ve seen on Emma Wiggle this week (the first was the Allure video) and now I think I want to go see her live lol

[@tiffprendergast]

v ya

[@Thatgirlcodes]

Ik it’s rough for her but she has educated a whole generation of parents and grandparents and helped a whole new generation of girls and young women who will catch it sooner because they know it exists

[@grace1742]

Okay people here’s what ACTUALLY matters, THE KIDS! People who actually engage in the show are kids between the ages of like 0-7 who don’t care and those are the people this industry makes money off of. The fact that someone who doesn’t even watch their content or plans on buying tickets to their show doesn’t matter. These wiggles are these kids original wiggles and the kids are the people the content is ACTUALLY going to. Also if any of y’all point out a spelling mistake imma go off so just don’t. :)

[@AltSpaceTarot]

If you’re old enough to post online that the new wiggles suck then you’re too old to be watching them anyway. Loved the original gang and dorthy! I’m so happy there’s a female wiggle, great move on their part.

[@rebeccabrown5904]

Get rosted

[@rebeccabrown5904]

And I agree

[@bridgetmaureen242]

Yes that is so true!

[@singleottermom2838]

I grew up with the original wiggles. I loved them so much, but I LOVE the new wiggles. My son loves the new wiggles. You cant expect people to continue a job for the rest of their lives, eventually things need to change or to end. The fact that they found 3 new people, who work with such chemistry, is rare! Emma is wonderful and my son absolutely loves her! He cant talk, but the minute he sees her, he squeals. He gets so fricking happy!

[@chuffingunicorn2758]

That's awesome

[@freebeerishere]

im sobbing so hard,,, the new wiggles went through so much and i had no idea and i was a new wiggle hater and i feel so bad

[@maddie6651]

I watched this at 4am on a school night and I regret nothing. emma is my new queen

[@theahaydon1987]

That is actually my mood 😂😂

[@CanadianFreaks123]

i don't know how i ended up here, but this was a beautiful thing to watch

[@leoniegraves8921]

My thought exactly

[@itsmadness_4864]

Maddy Redmond ii

[@dezdi122186]

Saaaame

[@kimboyd8727]

I did not expect the video to go this way, but I’m pleased to learn the yellow wiggle is a badass

[@HolgerDanske]

Badass? Really?

[@Gwnswrld]

Tell me why I started crying when she was introduced as a wiggle on stage..this was on my recommended, Ive never been a fan of the wiggles..but I was so happy for her bro

[@cosmaqellablossom4583]

I watched the Wiggles growing up, and now my baby sister (13 years later!) does too. Emma may not have been around for me in my childhood, but I strongly believe she is the best thing that's ever happened to the Wiggles. Hearing her story made me appreciate her so much more than I already had. She is such a strong, beautiful woman!

[@gemmaryan5095]

The story is amazing and it's really really well done. I wish the best to Emma and Lachy for the future. Also, the dancer in me has to say: she is such an incredible dancer! Wow. Her turnout, carriage, posture, lines, feet. Just wow.

[@Cocobutt290]

lucky looks just soooo in love with emma, its really sweet i just hope she is more careful with her health, and doesnt overwork herself and that their relationship can keep growing for the better, romantic or not

[@jaye.espiritu]

SHE COULD BE MS FRIZZLE

[@AmaraEmme]

I was not expecting a wiggles romance 😭😂😍

[@kalijohnston561]

I haven’t watched the wiggles in probably 10 years, why did this make me cry?

[@feliciachambers8559]

I legit started crying when they did the whole announcing the new wiggles. I literally only watched the wiggles as a little girl. 😭

[@That_Emily]

Such a strong, inspiring woman.