Matthew Morrison argues that the alleged text he sent to a contestant “So you think you can dance” – which led to his abrupt resignation as a judge – is not inappropriate.
“It’s unfortunate that I have to sit here and defend myself and my family from blatantly false statements made anonymously, but I have nothing to hide,” the 43-year-old Glee alumni said in a video posted on his Instagram. Thursday.
“So, in the interest of transparency, I will read you the only message I wrote to a dancer on the show.
Morrison then continued to read the alleged text aloud – but did not show his phone or screenshots of the camera conversation.
“Hey! This is Matthew. If you don’t mind, I’d like to get your number and tell you about some things,” the statement said, according to Morrison, who said he sent it because he and the unnamed person “share mutual respect.” “To the same choreographer.
“I knew her [the choreographer] for more than 20 years and tried to help her find a job as a choreographer on the show, “he said. “It’s devastating that we live in this world where gossip rules and people’s lives are thrown around like a lure to click.”
Matthew Morrison took to Instagram on Thursday to read an alleged text he sent to one of the contestants in “So You Think You Can Dance,” which led to his abrupt departure.matthewmorrison / Instagram
As previously reported on Six, Morrison was selected as a judge for Season 17 of “SYTYCD” along with JoJo Siwa and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, with Cat Deeley as host.
Fans of the dance series were shocked to learn that the Broadway star was leaving last month after failing to follow “competition production protocols.”
“Having the opportunity to be a judge of” So You Think You Can Dance “was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, I deeply regret to inform you that I will leave the show, “Morrison, who has been married to Rene Puente since 2014, told Us Weekly in a statement on May 27.
“After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow the protocols for the production of the competition, which prevented me from judging the competition fairly. I can’t apologize enough to everyone involved and I will watch with you what I know will be one of the best seasons so far. “
Morrison was on the Season 17 jury with JoJo Siwa and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, starring Cat Deeley. Fox
However, People later reported that Morrison had been fired for “inappropriate relationship” with a female athlete.
“They did not have sex, but he contacted her through flirtatious direct messages on social media,” a source told the publication, emphasizing that the two “never met” by the way.
“She was embarrassed by his comments and went to the producers, who then intervened with Fox. He was fired after they conducted their own investigation. “
Six turned to Morrison and Fox for comment.
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