Lizzo is reportedly ‘considering’ a tell-all interview with Gayle King in order to clear her name after being accused of sexual harassment by several of her former backing dancers.
According to sources close to the singer: 'Lizzo is being guided by her team as to what would be the best course of action to take.'
Given the high profile nature of the scandal, Lizzo is reportedly weighing options from 'a number of people interested in a sit down interview,' according to the sources.
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The Good As Hell musician has already publicly addressed the accusations in an Instagram post, which she wrote several days after news of them broke. 'These last few days [since news of the lawsuit broke] have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,’ she wrote.
She added, 'My character has been criticised. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.'
The news that Lizzo is considering a tell-all interview with CBS’ Gayle King comes after it emerged that her legal team has requested that a judge dismiss the lawsuit filed against her by three of her former dancers.
According to Variety, a spokesperson for Lizzo’s legal team said: ‘This is the first step of a legal process in which Lizzo and her team will demonstrate that they have always practiced what they’ve preached – whether it comes to promoting body positivity, leading a safe and supportive workplace or protecting individuals from any kind of harassment.’
In the newly filed documents, Lizzo and her Big Grrrl touring company deny ‘each and every allegation’ in the lawsuit and ask that it be dismissed ‘in its entirety with prejudice.’
The lawsuit filed by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez accused the Yitty founder of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, claims which Lizzo has vehemently denied.
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