Colleen Ballinger Reportedly Was Not Wearing Black Makeup During Viral 'Single Ladies' Performance

Colleen Ballinger is continuing to receive internet backlash.

Multiple former fans of the "Miranda Sings" YouTube star have come forward in the last month alleging that the 36-year-old had displayed inappropriate behavior toward them; many of these fans had been underage at the time.

In addition to a viral TikTok of a young woman's experience at a "Miranda Sings" concert years ago, group chat text messages between Ballinger and a number of young fans have surfaced.

The accounts of alleged inappropriate behavior that have recently surfaced in the last month are not the only incidents toward the "Haters Back Off!!" star. Ballinger confirmed she had sent a young Adam McIntyre a lingerie set after a YouTube giveaway in a video back in 2020.

Ballinger memorably responded to the controversies in a recent YouTube video after weeks of social media silence. She would sing her explanation accompanied by a ukelele; the video would receive ongoing backlash.

Since the release of Ballinger's "Toxic Gossip Train" video, more revelations concerning her alleged behavior have continued to surface.

A former staff member of the aforementioned "Haters Back Off!!" Netflix series, took to their Substack to write about their experience.

The former writer, who is a Black woman, discussed Ballinger's reported racist behavior on set; Ballinger allegedly insisted the show not use many "POC background actors as the show took place in Washington and having them there would just be 'distracting.'' She also reportedly wanted reassurance that a repurposed Asain food market would be completely concealed before cameras begun rolling, reportedly referring to it as "Asian s**t."

Yesterday, a clip of Ballinger, dressed as Miranda, performing Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" at a live show around the time of the song's release, began going viral. Ballinger is seen wearing dark makeup on her face and is dressed in a similar leotard to Beyoncé in the song's music video. Many critics accused Ballinger of purposefully performing in blackface for the routine.

A day after the clip began making the rounds on social media, a new one has surfaced, which could potentially debunk critics' claims.

According to TMZ, Ballinger had been wearing green makeup a la "Wicked" for her performance of a song from the 2003 musical. She performed the tune with "Wicked" actor Oliver Tompsett. The publication also stressed she had "no time" to prepare between the segment and her "Single Ladies" performance. The clip of Ballinger and Tompsett performing together had been exclusively obtained by the outlet.

Ballinger has not commented on the resurfaced footage; she has also not posted to her multiple YouTube and social media accounts since the release of her response video last week. Her husband, "Good Trouble" actor Erik Stocklin, has not responded to any of the allegations.

Stocklin and Ballinger got married in 2018, two years after her divorce from fellow YouTube star Joshua David Evans.

Evans, however, has spoken out about Ballinger's alleged behavior.

He originally took to his Twitter on June 28th, writing, "This behavior was my reality any time I spoke up & disagreed with her actions & rhetoric during 2009-2016. I was gaslit too. I was made to feel like I was always the problem. Any pain I felt was an inconvenience and I was belittled. Every ounce of what you're feeling, I understand."

Evans also tweeted "I have no desire to use this as a catalyst for a YouTube comeback. It's not a safe place for me. I'm past that. My voice is only here to help validate those that are hurting, nothing more. I have no need to make any money off of this. This is gross & not in my heart, whatsoever."