Famous singer, Howard Donald has been facing backlash on social media after it was revealed that he liked an anti-LBGTQ+ post. The singer who was scheduled to perform at a Pride Festival has been dropped from the headliners., even after issuing a public apology.
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“I have made a huge error in my judgment by liking social media posts that are derogatory towards the LGBTQIA+ community and for that, I am deeply sorry and I know I have let everyone down. I am really disappointed in myself, and I am sorry for any hurt that I have caused by my uneducated actions. I clearly have a lot to learn and it’s a priority for me that I do this,” he wrote.
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Organizers of the show dubbed Groovebox Festival, had already announced dropping the singer in an earlier statement they made.
“In light of recent events, Howard Donald will no longer be playing at our Nottingham Pride Festival on Saturday 29 July at Binks Yard. We would like to offer our thanks to the public for alerting us to the situation this morning and also appreciate your patience whilst we spoke to the relevant parties. We are working on confirming a replacement headliner alongside Horse Meat Disco, Tayce, Danny Beard & ESSEL for Nottingham Pride, and will make an announcement in due course,” Groovebox Festival wrote on their official Instagram page.
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