Heading for a Meltdown?

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Sometime ago, Seasoned Performer (SP) got the flak for posting a photo of someone’s left over lunch and implied that the person who left it was ill-mannered for leaving such in the dressing room. Unfortunately for SP, who ranted about that incident incessantly, the leftover food belonged to the network’s hottest star (HS), who apologized and said he had no intention to not clean up. However, SP ignored HS, and disregarded the lad’s apology. The network bosses did not let this incident pass and called the attention of SP, who had no choice, but to apologize to HS and his multitude of fans.

Apparently, SP has never learned from that incident, and still is not thinking before clicking. Without getting into details, SP apologized during his guesting on an evening show of his network. The reason for this apology was, again, his irresponsible ranting over his social media account.

A few days ago, the press immediately picked up his rant of dealing with same old routine, with same people, and even went to the extent of comparing certain people with monkeys. The implication of the statement, which he allegedly posted during the time when he was rehearsing, earned the ire of the production staff. Naturally, SP denied such claim, and said that he was referring to the crew of his unpleasant flight from down south. Nonetheless, the production staff did not believe him, and so did most of the press. Within the days that followed, SP was lambasted over his reckless rant in media.

While no one was surprised at his crass manners, what was more controversial was his gall to make such a statement allegedly against the production staff of the show that has given him much exposure. SP allegedly has issues with the show. First, he hardly has a solo number and he’s always with an ensemble or in a duet. Second, he does not feel comfortable singing with the latest and youngest performers. He would rather not sing with the big winner (BW), as BW is off-key, and prefers another finalist (AF), as AF is a better performer. Third, SP felt that he deserved a welcome after being away for a series of concerts abroad, but none was given. Moreover, SP felt that he was a victim of the show’s politics.  

In a wider context, the fuzz was that SP’s rant was seen as attacking the network itself, as the show is considered one of its flagship productions. The negative repercussions were untimely as SP still had several concerts in line, and if the production decides to lessen his exposure, then, that might put his career into oblivion. Given all the possible outcomes, SP had to apologize if he wants to keep his career in the network.

The question is why SP is getting to be very vocal in his opinions. Does this attitude have something to do with not being able to be his alleged true self in public? With hundreds of thousands followers, any statement or photo SP posts will definitely raise varied reactions, and the least he could do is to exercise responsibility. Of course, if SP only wanted to generate controversy and tell the public that he’s back, then posting in his social media accounts is a good strategy to reestablish his presence.

The greater the controversy, the more you need manners. –Judith Martin

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