This week, Meghan Trainor caught a lot of heat after some harsh comments she made on her and her brother Ryan's podcast.
The two hosts of the Workin' on It podcast sat down with Trisha Paytas and talked about motherhood and raising children.
Trainor shared she plans on homeschooling her kids.
"Everyone on TikTok is like, 'This is what it's like having kids in America. I have a bulletproof backpack'."
"I was like, 'F**k all that'."
We get it—it's a terrifying reality.
Paytas agreed and added:
"That, and also kids can be mean - teachers..."
Trainor chimed in:
"F**k teachers, dude."
You can watch the clip below.
WARNING: NSFW language
\u201cHearing @Meghan_Trainor talk dismissively about public schools is so disappointing. So many students have to go to public school because they don\u2019t have the money or accessibility for private school or homeschooling. Teachers are superheroes doing the best for their kids.\u201d— Laura Stella (@Laura Stella) 1682221686
People on Twitter—especially educators and those who have no option but to send their children to public school—were not amused.
\u201c@laura_ann_park @Meghan_Trainor ... said @Meghan_Trainor from her position of privilege. Out of touch much Meghan? \ud83d\ude44\u201d— Laura Stella (@Laura Stella) 1682221686
\u201c@laura_ann_park @Meghan_Trainor What a privileged POS! Teachers are heroes!\u201d— Laura Stella (@Laura Stella) 1682221686
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In response to the online backlash, Trainor issued an apology via TikTok.
She shared:
"Teachers of TikTok and teachers of the world, I recently said, 'F teachers,' on a podcast, and that's not how I feel."
"I was fired up because I was talking about how sending your kid to school here in America is so horrific. What all of us have to go through—especially teachers—is not normal and not okay."
The "All about that Bass" singer added she did not have a positive experience with her own teachers, claiming she was "bullied by some teachers."
"In that moment, I got angry and said, 'F teachers'. F those specific human beings back in the day."
She then said:
"I am so sorry to any teachers I made feel bad, and I will remind myself that my words definitely could have a consequence and I will be more careful."
You can watch the apology video below.
@meghantrainor @galsgotmoxie thank you for making your video and for bringing attention to this. I am sorry for being careless with my words. I LOVE teachers and I am here for you ❤️ Let’s work to make schools a better place together
Many viewers weren't buying it.
People noted the podcast was not aired live meaning the inclusion of the statement was an intentional choice.
\u201c@CNN This is why her apology isn\u2019t being accepted.Her blurting out F the teachers wasn\u2019t about violence in schools. It was about her feeling bullied by a few teachers. She edited and decided to publish her podcast so this was a complete thought and feeling. It\u2019s how she sees us\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN "her lips are movin"\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN It's not really an apology. She just doesn't want to be canceled.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN Too late you showed who you are.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN What an out of touch comment. Why do all celebrities have podcasts?\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN excuses, just own your words...\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN We saw your true colors Meghan and they weren't good.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN Too late.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN Her hate was exposed. Now she backtracks.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN Only apologizing after being caught saying her nasty comment about teachers.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
\u201c@CNN That\u2019s a really careless remark, and her excuses for it are actually worse.\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1682355605
In the caption of her TikTok, Trainor thanked a viewer for calling her out.
"@galsgotmoxie thank you for making your video and for bringing attention to this."
"I am sorry for being careless with my words."
"I LOVE teachers and I am here for you ❤️"
"Let's work to make schools a better place together."