NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Celebrity

Paulini defends Guy Sebastian over vaccination controversy

Maybe this is why Australian Idol was cancelled. - by Catie Powers
  • 08 Sep 2021

Guy Sebastian has been under fire since reneging on his initial support for a campaign calling on Australians to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Now, fellow Australian Idol alum Paulini has come out in support of the controversial comments.

WATCH: Guy Sebastian apologises for "promoting vaccines"

After the official Instagram account for The Project posted a segment surrounding Guy's comments, Paulini was quick to voice her support for The Voice judge.

"I'm completely behind what you said @guysebastian 🙌❤️," the I'm A Celebrity alum wrote.

paulini

"I'm completely behind what you said @guysebastian 🙌❤️," Paulini wrote on Instagram.

Getty

The backlash started after Guy deleted an Instagram post promoting his involvement in the #VaxTheNation advertising campaign, encouraging the country to get the COVID jab so live shows can resume.

Taking part in the effort were some of the biggest names in Australian music, including Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes and more.  

After the campaign was wiped from his Instagram, Guy uploaded an apology video which claimed the initial post had been published without his "direct involvement".

guy-sebastian-vaccine

"I would never, ever tell people what to do when it comes to their personal health choices," Guy said in a video uploaded to Instagram.

Instagram

"Whilst I want things to get going again, it’s not my role to communicate in the way that post was communicating," Guy said in the apology clip.

"I would never, ever tell people what to do when it comes to their personal health choices," the Kids Smart Brand Ambassador continued. "I’m very sensitive of it, not only on a public level, but even in my personal life with people who have circumstances that they have to consider when making these choices."

He concluded: "It was not a post that communicated with love or compassion, which I feel is what’s needed when it comes to addressing things like vaccinations."

WATCH: Edwina Bartholomew gets her COVID-19 vaccine (Article continues after video)

Unlike Paulini, many celebrities have publicly criticised The Voice judge for his stance, or rather lack-there-of.

Radio personality Ray Hadley said that the musician should "get off the fence" and "grow a set."

Meanwhile, fellow musician Ben Lee, who ironically sings Catch My Disease, also shared his opinion about the saga, writing on Twitter: “To be honest, this is actually a really sad example of what happens when your career is dependent on trying to be all things to all people.” 

  • Celebrity
  • Guy Sebastian
Catie Powers
Catie Powers
As a digital writer for New Idea, Catie Powers covers all things entertainment, lifestyle, and royals.

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

The Project's Waleed Aly defends Guy Sebastian: "I really, really feel for Guy"

The Project's Waleed Aly defends Guy Sebastian: "I really, really feel for Guy"

Australian Idol’s Cosima slams Mark Holden and Paulini

Jessica Mauboy reveals whether she'd return to coach The Voice Australia in 2024

Jessica Mauboy reveals whether she'd return to coach The Voice Australia in 2024

From friends to marriage material: Inside Guy and Jules Sebastian's love story

Guy and Jules Sebastian's sweet love story

{headline}

{headline}

Fans are convinced they know which team will win The Voice 2023

Fans are convinced they know which team will win The Voice 2023

Guy and Jules Sebastian have the picture-perfect romance and family

Guy and Jules Sebastian have the picture-perfect romance and family

EXCLUSIVE: The Voice Australia coaches reveal their biggest secrets

EXCLUSIVE: The Voice Australia coaches reveal their biggest secrets

{headline}

{headline}

Hilarious feud errupts on The Voice Australia: "This rivalry is real"

Hilarious feud errupts on The Voice Australia: "This rivalry is real"

Jules Sebastian shares Matildas themed party platter recipe

Jules Sebastian shares Matildas themed party platter recipe

Damien Leith speaks out on Australian Idol compensation snub

Damien Leith speaks out on Australian Idol compensation snub

Rob Mills and Paulini going on Australian Idol tour

Rob Mills and Paulini going on Australian Idol tour

Samantha Jade marries longtime partner in intimate Italian wedding

Samantha Jade marries longtime partner in intimate Italian wedding

Jules Sebastian reveals the one item of clothing Guy refuses to toss

Jules Sebastian reveals the one item of clothing Guy refuses to toss

They're out! Here's who left The Voice Australia 2022

They're out! Here's who left The Voice Australia 2022

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • Hard to Find
  • Australian Women's Weekly
© 2023 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Are Media and its brands may have generated text partially using generative AI. Upon generating draft language, our editors review, edit, and revise it to their own liking. We take ultimate responsibility for the content of our publications.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!