Lizzo’s current dancers gushed over the singer weeks after she was hit with a bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit.
“We have had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,” read a statement posted to Instagram Thursday from Lizzo’s dance group, the Big Grrrls and Big Boiiis.
“The commitment to character and culture taking precedence over every movement and moment has been one of the Greatest lessons and Blessings that we could possibly ask for.”
The statement was accompanied by a video montage of moments from the international trek, with the dancers sharing that the “tour experience” has been “beyond just #Special.”
“THANK YOU to Lizzo for shattering limitations and kicking in the door way for the Big Grrrl and Big Boiii Dancers to do what we love! You have created a platform where we have been able to parallel our Passion with a purpose! Not only for Us but for Women and All people breaking Barriers,” they added.
Earlier this month, the “Good as Hell” songstress, along with Big Grrrl Big Touring and dance captain Shirlene Quigley, were hit with a bombshell lawsuit by three former backup dancers — identified as Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez — who claim they were subjected to weight-shaming and sexually denigrating behavior.
The plaintiffs also claim they were pressured to participate in sex shows during their time of employment.
One part of the suit cites an incident in February when the dancers were allegedly invited out to the Red Light District — known for its sex shops and openly nude environment — during a tour stop in Amsterdam.
The lawsuit states, “… things quickly got out of hand. Lizzo began inviting cast members to take turns touching the nude performers, catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and eating bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas.”
The plaintiffs claim Lizzo, 35, deceived them into attending another sex show a month later, thereby “robbing them of the choice not to participate,” per the court documents.
about a week after the three women came forward, attorneys representing the lawsuit confirmed to Pvnew that six more former dancers with “similar stories” had come forward.
Lawyer Ron Zambrano told us that his firm had been examining dancers who worked with the Grammy winner on her Amazon Studios reality show, “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.”
Zambrano said in a statement that the original three accusers “have bravely spoken out and shared their experiences, opening the door for others to feel empowered to do the same.”
“Some of the claims we are reviewing may be actionable, but it is too soon to say,” he added.
Lizzo addressed the “outrageous” claims on Aug. 3 in a statement posted to her Instagram.
“These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,” she began.
“My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
The “Juice” singer further insisted she was not the “villain” she has been portrayed to be.
“I am hurt but I will not let the good work I’ve done in the world be overshadowed by this,” she wrote, adding, “I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time.”
The three plaintiffs later slammed Lizzo’s “dismissive comments.”
“Lizzo has failed her own brand and has let down her fans,” Davis, Williams and Rodriguez said in a statement to Pvnew via Zambrano.
“Her denial of this reprehensible behavior only adds to our clients’ emotional distress.”
