Shawn Mendes apologises
Wonder artist Shawn Mendes has issued a public apology to Sam Smith.
It's after he accidentally misgendered them during the iHeart Jingle Ball last week.
shawn mendes really misgendered sam smith 26 times in a row on national television 😕pic.twitter.com/tJlBiBSRXw
— nick | TAYLOR DAY (@beyscardigan) December 11, 2020
While introducing the Stay With Me singer, Shawn referred to them as, "he," instead of, "they."
After spotting his mistake, fans took to social social media to call him out on it.
Some Twitter users questioned why he wasn't pulled up on it prior to recording.
i understand that Shawn may not have known that Sam Smiths pronouns are they/them but why did no one correct him?? Wasn’t this pre-filmed??? @iHeartRadio @ShawnMendes #iHeartJingleBall2020
— brianna ²⁸ ◟̽◞̽ (@fearlessbria) December 11, 2020
Did Shawn mendes just mis gender Sam smith four times in a row? Really ? #iHeartJingleBall2020
— lia (@DHrainb0wfl0wer) December 11, 2020
Who let Shawn Mendes misgender Sam Smith on national television
— Chloe Gilke (@GilkeAsCharged) December 11, 2020
Shawn's apology
It wasn't long before Shawn issued a public apology to Sam on Instagram Stories.
He wrote, 'Oh @samsmith I'm so sorry for referring to you as a ‘he' for your jingle ball introduction.'
'It absolutely slipped my mind.'
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'Wont happen again..'
He continued, 'Sending you so much love !'
'Also you absolutely are one of the funniest people I've ever met!'
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Sam re-posted Shawn's apology on their Instagram Stories.
They captioned it, 'We're all learning together.'
Sam added, 'Happy holidays, all my love xx.'
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Meanwhile, Shawn gave viewers an insight into his relationship with Camila Cabello recently.
In his new documentary, the couple share the story of how they first met.
Read more here.
