Colleen Ballinger, the creative force behind the eccentric YouTube character Miranda Sings, has taken to her Colleen Vlogs channel to address the recent accusations of inappropriate relationships with teenagers. In a captivating and unconventional move, Ballinger responded to the allegations through a 10-minute musical video, strumming a ukulele and asserting her innocence.
With a hint of defiance, Ballinger begins the video by acknowledging the falsehoods being spread about her. She states, “Some people are saying things about me that just aren’t true.” Undeterred by her team’s advice to remain silent, she seizes the opportunity to sing her truth. She croons, “Even though my team has strongly advised me not to say what I’m going to say, I realized they never said I couldn’t sing about what I want to say.”
Reflecting on her early days as a YouTuber, Ballinger confesses to having messaged her fans in what she describes as a “loser kind of way.” She admits to oversharing in direct messages but asserts that she has since changed her behavior and taken accountability. Defending herself against the accusations, she sings, “Thought you wanted me to take accountability, but that’s not the point of your mob mentality.”
In a recurring chorus, Ballinger dismisses the allegations as “the toxic gossip train.” Through her lyrics, she vehemently denies the charges, refusing to bow to the pressure of admitting fault. She boldly sings, “I’m sorry I’m not gonna take that route, of admitting to lies and rumors that you made up for clout.”
To further dispel the claims, Ballinger humorously asserts, “The only thing I’ve ever groomed is my two Persian cats.” She addresses her fans directly, asserting that she is not a predator and that her past actions should not define her character. Amidst her ukulele strums, she playfully reminds her detractors that a fart joke made five years ago should not be used to vilify her.
Addressing concerns about the content of her character Miranda Sings, Ballinger emphasizes that she has always made it clear that her content is intended for a PG-13 audience and not suitable for young children. She places the responsibility on parents to determine what is appropriate for their kids.
These allegations against Ballinger first surfaced three years ago, but it was YouTuber Adam McIntyre’s video in 2020 that brought them back into the spotlight. In his video, McIntyre alleged that Ballinger engaged in an inappropriate friendship with him during his teenage years, including sending him lingerie as a joke and exchanging text messages for years. In response, Ballinger acknowledged making jokes in poor taste and acknowledged her mistakes while firmly denying any intention of manipulation.
As Ballinger’s video resonates with her fans and critics alike, it is clear that her musical defense has sparked a renewed conversation around the allegations. The response from McIntyre on Twitter suggests that the video has only heightened the tensions surrounding Ballinger’s image.
In this remarkable moment of candid self-expression, Colleen Ballinger’s musical response serves as a reminder of the complexities that can arise in the realm of online personas. The audience is left to decide for themselves the extent to which her words and melodies provide clarity or leave lingering questions.
