Little Mix Suffers Backlash From Awkward Zach Sang Interview
Little Mix is generally one of the least controversial acts on the planet (until now their biggest crime has been ripping off G.R.L.), but the girls have come under fire for clueless comments made during an interview with Zach Sang. They were asked about issues facing women and replied with a pat: “I think we do it through our music mostly.” Jade Thirlwall did elaborate somewhat. “We have a lot of girl power anthems, you know about making women feel confident and just encouraging women to stand up for themselves really.”
While not the most inspiring response, it seems perfectly reasonable given their sugary sweet image. However, things got a little messy when they were asked about British PM Theresa May, who has a notoriously tough stance on immigration and is currently pushing Brexit through parliament. “Of course,” Little Mix replied when asked if they like her, adding “a little bit of girl power”. They also support Donald Trump‘s proposed trip to the UK. “We welcome visitors,” was Jade’s unpopular answer. Watch the interview below and see some of the angry tweets it inspired.
This is what happens when your "feminism" is nothing but a ploy to sell music. pic.twitter.com/aPlvnNsCVX
— georgia (@lemonadenormani) February 5, 2017
An just like that Im over little mix.
They like Theresa May so they've clearly never read up on her, they're cool with trumps visit? Nah BYE https://t.co/wJhFVFTfGi— Sara I I I (@sarac93) February 5, 2017
little mix apparently like theresa may bc "bit of girl power there" are they…….are they all thick or smth
— tommy j 🍋 (@transmatty) February 5, 2017
Little Mix have voiced support for Theresa May. Possibly the most disappointing thing that has ever happened to me.
— Harriet MacMillan (@harrietta3) February 6, 2017
little mix liking Theresa May bc of 'girl power' pic.twitter.com/QB058s2zRL
— Katie (@katie_uske) February 5, 2017
little mix said that they support theresa may because of 'girl power' im pic.twitter.com/xCk4Q4xN2P
— stanley yelnats (@jwuice) February 5, 2017
Did LM really say they like Theresa may because " girl power & all that " ??!! @LittleMix y'all are dumb.
— 💋 (@killzaynmaIik) February 5, 2017
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