Multiple members of Gaga's OG dance team quit

[Mr Ricky 9,056]

11 minutes ago, Sneaky Oliver said:

Yes just like most of the jobs in the world. We don’t know what really happened. Those dancers are working for Gaga for years. Something different happened that made them quit now or they had different plans for their own careers and this was the breaking point for them. Still we don’t really know what happened behind the scenes 

I don't think they would randomly just quit and make this all up, you know that right. 

And, I don't think making up those issues wouldn't help them either, if they were lying. So I doubt they are. 

[Blackout19 12,029]

16 minutes ago, Sneaky Oliver said:

GUYS sometimes I think you’re just a bunch of dramatic teenagers instead of grown adults!! Jesus!

the dancers didn’t quit this week, they must have gave up on CBT months ago before the rehearsals. Gaga must be rehearsing for months with the new dancers who are going to replace them.

Yeah there’s a Richy situation that — although most of us hate his choreos— we don’t know anything about.  And most likely as some have said, they have a contract and Gaga cannot dump him immediately 

and THATS IT. The tour is happening. It’s gonna be a great time for us fans. We don’t need any type of drama. We don’t need to spread the news based on our speculations on Twitter or trend ridiculous hashtags. Just enjoy the moment.

[OMonster 14,675]

My god, this is awful, awful, awful news. And just before TCB too. I'm so gutted for Gaga. Obviously the victims of any abuse here is more important than a tour... but she must be feeling so deflated right now. She's gotta go out on that stage and face her fans, knowing we know it was put together by an abusive person. I really hope none of this is 'new' to her and she's had time to process this and knows what's what. 

This is obviously a very complex situation but I am shocked that this has been going on for years (since BTWB at least) and yet Richy is still in post? It makes me fear and question how this has been allowed to happen. All of the dancers are speaking very fondly of Gaga but ultimately, she's the one who decides who choreographs her... right? And if she isn't, what does that say about the rest of her team? Not to play into conspiracies here but could Gaga have been forced to keep hold of Richy? And if not, why has she kept him by her side for so long?

[Rebel 5,221]

3 minutes ago, ristretto said:

sexual abuse??? sorry i did not know this was an allegation made by Montana? or was it someone else???

Michael Silas confessed he was a victim of sexual abuse by Richy. It's a sad situation all around because those DMs were never supposed to get leaked but he didn't deny their veracity, he confirmed it by saying it was his experience.

[Suuus 5,632]

13 minutes ago, Rebel said:

I wonder if y'all would be singing the same tune if it was Gaga the one being mentally and sexually abused by her choreographer. "It's okay they can figure it out but we waited so long for this tour!! :((("

Not to be that person but canceling a tour is not exactly cheap also her record label probably wont let her

[monketsharona 81,746]

And apparently Montana confirmed Jeremy and Mark left for the exact same reasons of mental abuse

[Rebel 5,221]

Just now, Suuus said:

Not to be that person but canceling a tour is not exactly cheap also her record label probably wont let her

No I know! I'm not "hoping" it gets cancelled either or anything, but it's kinda jarring to see these responses to victims of abuse coming out. That's what I mean.

[ristretto 883]

2 minutes ago, Rebel said:

Michael Silas confessed he was a victim of sexual abuse by Richy. It's a sad situation all around because those DMs were never supposed to get leaked but he didn't deny their veracity, he confirmed it by saying it was his experience.

damn i did not know this! that is a completely different story than what i initally commented on. that is HORRIBLE

[Suuus 5,632]

Just now, Rebel said:

No I know! I'm not "hoping" it gets cancelled either or anything, but it's kinda jarring to see these responses to victims of abuse coming out. That's what I mean.

Oke i understand that also i cant imagine how gutted gaga must be feeling right now 

[sara57 3,018]

51 minutes ago, EdX said:

Idc what anyone says... if some of y'all get this tour canceled, I will never spend another cent on anything Gaga related. Fans have spent insane amounts of money on travel, taken vacations, made outfits etc. to make it to TCB. Many of us still have PTSD from the JWT even. 

My heart goes out to anyone who has been done wrong - but causing so much drama right before the first Gaga tour in almost 6 years is extremely disrespectful towards her - especially as they've known all about this for months and years. This needs to be handled professionally and quietly by her mgmt.

This! 

I agree this is a serious situation that needs to be investigated, but cancelling the tour 5 days prior bc of this? Not to mention Gaga didn't finish 2 out of her last 3 tours. And you want her to cancel again? What is going to change with that, except that she would be considered as unproffessional and unreliable? 

I spent my last money on this tour after my JWT date was postponed and then cancelled. If she would cancel now, that would be enough for me. 

And I'm really sorry for Ga. She didn't deserve this stress 5 days before the opening night.

[RudraCNG 15,092]

2 minutes ago, monketsharona said:

And apparently Montana confirmed Jeremy and Mark left for the exact same reasons of mental abuse

So sad to hear. I always wondered why they left, I loved that couple.

[Bolkins 4,125]

Realistically at this point, except having their truth heard, what do the dancers stand to gain by exposing this? Literally nothing, other than causing some drama for their loyal employer who’s kept them booked and busy for like a decade. Ego can do some wild things to people and being in the position Ritchy has been in for so long it’s not entirely unlikely it’s gone to his head. 

 Edit- this doesn’t read as I intended. The dancers have nothing to gain by doing this expect pissing Gaga off, I believe what they’re saying is true because they have zero to gain by making this up. 

 

[Benji 20,113]

Well, caught up again on this thread and what a ride 

Someone will need to clear the air.  Either Gaga, Richie or the ex-dancers need to put out a statement to explain what has actually happened here.  No doubt this is something Gaga, Richie and Interscope wanted to avoid but the fact we’ve had multiple dancers reveal they’ve quit or confirmed they’re not coming back at the same time makes me think they want a statement to happen.

[Sneaky Oliver 22,219]

15 minutes ago, Nathan said:

But they are telling us? 
 

What your upset about is Gaga overseeing a toxic work environment that has someone who has bullied and sexually assaulted a dancer in a place of power.

Yes, it is serious and does reflect on her and Bobby. This isn’t a witch hunt, but she should have done something about this months ago.

I have tickets and if nothing is done, I will take signs to the show. 

But maybe she was not overseeing it, maybe there were some actions taken behind the scenes. As many have stated, probably Richy has his position assured by contract and Gaga cannot legally fire him. It’s not fair to Gaga to make her look like she has been conniving to whatever Richy did 

[Benji 20,113]

Just now, Sneaky Oliver said:

But maybe she was not overseeing it, maybe there were some actions taken behind the scenes. As many have stated, probably Richy has his position assured by contract and Gaga cannot legally fire him. It’s not fair to Gaga to make her look like she has been conniving to whatever Richy did 

I made the same argument a few pages back, I don’t think Gaga would’ve known because I highly doubt she would’ve stood by when claims of abuse are being made.

This will however damage her brand unless someone clears up what happened now.  They are “her” dancers after all.