In a recent episode of The View, the hosts passionately defended singer Nicole Scherzinger after she faced backlash for a comment she left on Russell Brand’s Instagram post. Scherzinger, known for her powerhouse vocals and roles on shows like The Masked Singer, recently commented on Brand’s post with what seemed like a supportive emoji. However, following multiple accusations against Brand, her comment quickly drew criticism, sparking a wave of social media outrage that some fans felt was unwarranted.
During The View‘s discussion, host Joy Behar called the backlash “completely overblown,” expressing that Scherzinger likely had no intention of making a statement on the accusations against Brand and could have simply been unaware of the situation. “We’re talking about an emoji here, people,” Behar argued. “We’re acting like she made some grand declaration. She didn’t. It’s overkill.”
Sunny Hostin also weighed in, pointing out that it’s not uncommon for celebrities to leave generic comments on each other’s posts without fully knowing the details surrounding them. “People don’t always have the latest headlines in mind when they’re commenting on social media,” Hostin said. “Nicole’s comment doesn’t mean she’s taking sides; it was likely just a quick reaction.”
Scherzinger has not responded to the backlash, but sources close to her suggest that she was simply interacting casually with Brand, as she often does with friends in the industry. Fans of The View were quick to support the hosts, with many echoing the sentiment that Scherzinger’s comment was blown out of proportion. Social media users rallied around her, saying that the criticisms were “unfair” and “too harsh.”
The heated segment on The View has reignited conversations about celebrity accountability and social media conduct. The panel reminded viewers that celebrities are also human and can be caught off guard by fast-changing news. With Scherzinger’s name still trending on Twitter, it’s clear that this story isn’t going away soon—fans and critics alike will be watching to see if she chooses to respond to the controversy.