Jason Derulo in hot water over English comments
South Africans took to Twitter to lash out at American singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo after comments he made at the ANN7 South African of the Year Awards on Saturday night.
Singer Jason Derulo. Picture: AFP
Derulo, who was the main act at the event, asked the audience if they can speak English.
He later clarified his comments through his Twitter account, saying they were not literal and were “directed to a specific table”.
"Speaking English" remark I made, was directed to a specific table. It wasn't literal, just a figure of speech when someone isn't responding
— Jason Derulo (@jasonderulo) October 17, 2015
Twitter’s response:
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— Gary Hartley (@GaryHartleySA) October 18, 2015
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— new foundation (@raitlhwane) October 17, 2015
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— Afrika Soul ♚ (@Iam_Neo26) October 18, 2015
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— Download #HaseSelo (@_MagnumOpus) October 18, 2015
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— Brad (@Bradleoy) October 18, 2015
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— Brad (@Bradleoy) October 18, 2015
