A U.S. TV host has been accused of bullying Prince George over news he will be taking up ballet classes.
Good Morning America host Lara Spencer was discussing the royals new school curriculum when she mentioned George will be taking up ballet.
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The 50-year-old paused and then burst into laughter along with her co hosts.
“In addition to the usual first or second grade things, like math, science and history, the future King of England will be putting down the Play-Doh to take on religious studies, computer programming, poetry and ballet, among other things,” she said.
“He looks so happy about the ballet class!” she said sarcastically.
“Prince William says Prince George absolutely loves ballet,” she soon added. “I have news for you, Prince William: We’ll see how long that lasts.”
People were quick to take to social media to slam the host, saying her reaction was uncalled for.
“I was so disappointed to see the @GMA hosts making fun of Prince George for taking and enjoying ballet classes,” tweeted one person. “These gender stereotypes – prescriptions for how we should behave – limit girls and boys… and society more broadly.”
“There’s nothing funny about a boy who dances. These athletes are strong and brave,” another person added. “Disappointed that this is exactly what happened on @GMA and [Lara Spencer] who shamed and laughed at Prince George for taking ballet. Time for a change.”
Spencer later apologised via Instagram.
“My sincere apologies for an insensitive comment I made in pop news yesterday,” she wrote on Instagram. “From ballet to anything one wants to explore in life, I say GO FOR IT. I fully believe we should all be free to pursue our passions. Go climb your mountain-and love every minute of it.”
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