Lizzo Dance Captain Releases Video After Lawsuit Accuses Her of Religious Harassment: ‘God Loves You’

After Lizzo’s dance captain was charged with religious harassment in a shocking trial in which former backup dancers alleged sexual harassment and a toxic work environment surrounding the “Truth Hurts” pop star, Shirlene Quigley shared a video on Instagram proclaiming her love to the Lord.

“I just wanted to come quickly and say that God is so, so good. God loves you so, so, so, so much, no matter what you’re going through,” Quigley said in the video. “Even if you don’t love him, he loves you. Praise God. I just wanted to remind you that he is love, he is real, he is light, he is first and last, and all things work together for those who are called according to his purpose. I feel blessed, I feel so grateful, I feel so full of joy.”

Quigley stressed she had an “amazing time on tour with amazing people” after Lizzo’s tour ended Special tour on July 30 in Japan.

“I’m so excited to be home and resting with my family and my dog ​​after an incredible experience,” she said. “I just wanted to tell everyone that God loves you and I love you and praise God, and I hope you’re smiling and feeling joy, no matter where you are or what you’re going through, because, I’m telling you, God loves you.”

Shirlene Quigley on Instagram; Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Shirlene Quigley; Lizzo

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleged that Quigley “took every opportunity to proselytize” about her religion to “everyone in her presence, regardless of protest.” The dancers also alleged that Lizzo pressured one of her crew members to touch a naked performer at an Amsterdam strip club, and made “thinly veiled” criticism about one of the dancers’ weight.

Two of the three dancers involved in the lawsuit have reportedly been fired from Lizzo’s operation.

Reps for Lizzo and Quigley did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

Before the lawsuit, Quigley regularly collaborated with Lizzo, including: on her 2022 Emmy-winning reality competition series, Lizzo watch out for the big grrrls, which also featured Arianna Davis, who filed the lawsuit. On the Amazon Prime show, the “About Damn Time” singer decided to find a new group of backup dancers to accompany her on her upcoming tour, and Quigley stepped in to give the contestants lessons.

Watch Quigley’s video above.

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