James Charles Apologizes for Rant About Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Employee After Backlash
He said he tried to contact the former employee privately and offer financial help after backlash over his remarks.
- James Charles deleted TikTok videos and apologized on Monday after facing backlash over comments he made about a laid-off Spirit Airlines employee who sought his financial support.
- Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month on May 2, 2026, leaving around 17,000 employees without jobs, including the worker who contacted Charles seeking assistance.
- In his initial response, Charles criticized the woman for requesting support, calling her a "lazy piece of sh*t" and "entitled," while stating, "Welcome to the real world, sweetheart."
- Although Charles initially claimed he stood behind his comments "10 toes down," he later withdrew the remarks in a third video, calling them "rude," "obnoxious," and "privileged."
- Reflecting on employment challenges, Charles admitted, "I know that it's really f*ing hard out there," while clarifying he refuses to pretend to be poor to appear relatable to audiences.
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