A pregnant disabled fan has spoken out after being singled out by popstar Example during a JLS concert at London's O2 Arena. The woman, who is 27 weeks pregnant, posted a TikTok video showing the moment the rapper urged her to stand and dance, calling her 'stupid' for remaining seated.
In the clip, Example, whose real name is Elliot Gleave, is seen trying to get the crowd on their feet during his performance of 'Changed the Way You Kiss Me'. He pointed at those seated, saying, 'What are you doing? You look stupid.' The fan, posting under the name Kxrstyxx, wrote that she raised her walking stick to show she was unable to stand, but he continued to call her out.
Other concertgoers expressed frustration in the comments, with one claiming Example was 'fuming at everyone sitting down' in Cardiff, and another saying he peer-pressured the pregnant fan into standing. A wheelchair user also claimed he told them to 'get up and dance'.
The fan said her experience with JLS was markedly different; the band members were 'really nice' and praised her for painting her walking aid in their colours. The incident comes as JLS navigate tour disruptions after Aston Merrygold suffered a leg injury requiring surgery.
The Standard has contacted Example's representatives for comment.
