Linkin Park’s New Singer Emily Armstrong Reacts to Criticism Over Danny Masterson Support | E! News

The new lead singer of the band opens up about her prior support of Danny Masterson during the preliminary hearings ahead of his 2020 trial for sexual assault, and clarifies that she does not “condone abuse or violence against women.”

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Linkin Park’s New Singer Emily Armstrong Reacts to Criticism Over Danny Masterson Support | E! News

[abryanish]

I understand the band wanting to move on but NOBODY is going to be able to step into Chester's shoes. I had the privilege to see them in concert and he was electrifying. His vocals were insane and he made you feel every inch of those lyrics. RIP man.

[Thelonius_Magee]

She doesnt directly address danny or dannys victims. Not a real apology.

[Annettespetessentials]

Nope she didn’t mention “Danny Masterson” and she didn’t mention “his” victims- this was no apology this was her being safe so Scientology wouldn’t make her friends and family discount with her. She still hangs out with all of Danny’s friends

[georgehernandez]

She didnt mention him by his name and didnt apologize.

[pamsullivan]

She didn't address or apologize for cornering in a bathroom, bullying, and intimidating 2 of the victims' Masterson sexually assaulted for him. Only a very sick and disturbed individual would do this to someone who has already gone through such a truly horrible thing.

[rachelwalsh]

Chester son even spoke out against her being in the group

[ddnlee]

Linkin park died with Chester..just my opinion..won't be the same.

[crystalhauskins]

But she never says that she left the cult.

[TheRiderInBlack]

She dressed it. She said that she considered him a friend and is trying to back them up. She didn’t believe that her friend would do something like this. Then when Masterson was found guilty and this was brought up, she said that she regrets supporting him. And then she has empathy for the victims. That’s pretty much for saying I’m sorry In a longer form. She could’ve done it better, but she did apologize.

[giovanirafael]

I've said it once and I'll say it again, there's no Linkin Park without Chester! They can keep the name but the essence is not the same. What Mike Shinoda is doing is wrong, he should follow in David Growl's footsteps and form another band and then include this girl and whoever else he wants 🤷🏽 But Linkin Park without Chester is not the same!

[CaliforniaMexico-]

Like her entry into Linkin Park, she misjudged that she wouldn't destroy that band by joining it.

[redbrimstone]

There’s more you’re not telling. It’s sketchy..

[Jonas_Meyer]

It would be nice if she also believed the victims of Masterson. Her response is so generic it was probably approved by Scientology, maybe even by her mom, who is really high up in that cult.

[darthgambo]

Everyone.. You have to have a perfect past .. And no opinions.. If you’re friends with someone you are going to stand behind them .. Unless it comes out that they are a dirt bag.. Then your opinion will change of them.. But to hold that against her is insane.. Just saying.. We are all not perfect and we are all human

[foodog]

Most people never heard of Emily before last week. Now trying to cancel her for a mistake she made years ago which she apologized for. Dave Grohl apologized today for fathering a baby girl out of wedlock. Josh Klinghoffer ran over and killed a man distracted driving on his cell. Josh never apologized. Both are playing concerts. Cancel Dave and Josh (Pearl Jam) whose mistakes are much worse than Emily’s!

[KaylaPearlCPNinja]

People are so upset about Linkin Park choosing her to lead their group. News flash, Linkin Park is NOT dead and YOU don’t even get to tell them who they should choose to lead their band. It’s NOT YOUR DECISION!

[k-unit]

This is terrible. You just can't replace Chester like that!

[LB]

Not good enough! She is only saying this crap now just because the truth was exposed! Shes not sorry at all!

[jackielight]

Well it's time the judicial system are held accountable through the judges and cops investigators in prison when the accused end up being found innocent

[Rager]

People keep saying shes intimidated danny mastersons victims but i havent seen a SINGLE ounce of proof of that being true!