"The apology is so empty" — Linkin Park fans call out Emily Armstrong as she issues a statement on Danny Masterson

Emily Armstrong joining Linkin Park as the lead singer has been seen as a controversial step taken by the band by many. Armstrong had been criticized for her alleged connection to Scientology and the support she once showed to actor and convicted r*pist Danny Masterson. Several Linkin Park fans had called her out on these matters.

All these allegations and questions about Emily Armstrong prompted her to react. On September 7, she took to her Instagram story and shared a message addressing all the questions of her support to Masterson. In the message, Emily wrote:

"Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn't have..."

Emily further wrote that she had never spoken to Danny Masterson since then. The singer also revealed that she didn't condone violence against women and expressed empathy for the victims. Meanwhile, netizens noticed this statement made by Emily and wasted no time in reaction to it.

Here are some responses online:

This is just your avarage celebrity apologizes for something and most likely not even written by herself. Its so funny how people just say 'hey she just said sorry' that's fine," added a tweet.

"She spoke on it because she got called out, would of been cool if she did this yrs or months ago," commented a netizen on X.

While many didn't like her statement, many netizens extended support to the new Linkin Park lead singer. One netizen tweeted:

"Why do humans find it necessary to do this shit? Tear a person down because they can?"

"Im pleased to have an actual statement from her," wrote another user.

"Thank God, I can continue listening now," mentioned a netizen.

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Emily Armstrong wrote she supported Danny back when his trial was on as she "misjudged" him

As mentioned, Emily revealed she thought Danny was a friend and thus went to support him on a hearing day. She also explained that she later realized that she misjudged him and happened to never talk to him since then. This statement surfaced on the internet shortly after Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Chrissie Carnell-Bixler’s husband remarked on her.

In a recently gone viral comment, Zavala spoke about Emily Armstrong's alleged Scientology ties and his support for Danny Masterson back when his trial was ongoing. Zavala wrote:

"I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Mastersons behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims..."

Emily Armstrong's latest statement received mixed reactions. While some kept questioning her, she also received immense support from fans who believed that netizens should give her a chance.