American news anchor Chris Cuomo was nearly reduced to tears this week as he interviewed tourettes TikToker Baylen Dupree.
Baylen, @baylen.dupree on TikTok, is a well-known social media influencer who amassed over 9.1m followers and even more likes. Her content focuses on her experience of living with tourrettes and she is often applauded for her bravery and frankness while discussing such a sensitive topic.
Baylen Dupree appears on NewsNation’s Cuomo
Earlier this week, the TikToker from Ranson, South Virginia, appeared on Chris Cuomo’s award-winning show to discuss her experience with tourrettes. The 21-year-old influencer first began her TikTok career in 2020 and has since shot to new heights of fame.
During the conversation, Baylen exclaimed: “Go f**k yourself, Chris! Little baby weiner, Banana up your ass! Butter your own biscuit, fat ass!. F**k that b***h.”
In an incredible display of professionalism, Baylen jumped right back into talking about her experiences. She recalled how she often gets messages from “evil people”, with some telling her that “her parents should die in a car crash.”
“I’ve had to have the police out my house because people gave out my location and said they’re gonna come torch my house. It’s crazy,” she said.
Chris Cuomo struggles to keep composure
Throughout the interview, when Baylen would cut off what she was saying with a tick, Chris struggled to keep it together. The expletive-ridden statements were often directed at him, sparking his laughter. He also covered his mouth a few times in an attempt to stifle a giggle.
“She says some pretty ugly stuff unintentionally,” he said through laughter. “And I’m laughing because I get what it’s about. And that’s why I don’t care. It’s not curse words to be mean and the difference matters.”
Fans had a mixed response to Chris Cuomo’s interview
Social media users had varied reactions to the TV segment, with some suggesting that Chris was unprofessional and mocking.
One person wrote on Twitter: “Even though Chris Cuomo has never been a credible or professional tv host, it would be difficult for anyone to not react to this. Poor girl.”
“Watching him trying to not laugh is killing me fr I can’t breathe,” another said, while a third added, “Cmonnnnnm man. I don’t like Chris but mad props for holding it together. I sympathize with this girl but funny is funny. Hard not to laugh.”
Chris Cuomo hits back at the haters
Chris himself responded to the viral story the following night, as he said: “Last night, we did a story. It was a little dicey. People weren’t sure we could do it because there was going to be a lot of cursing and Dusty and I didn’t give a damn.
“And we were right. Why? Bayden Dupree has gone viral and for good reason. We loved giving her a platform to fight the stigma of having Tourettes Syndrome.
“Too many are mean and judgey, people have shamed her and recorded her because she has unusual tics. Her tics are like phrases, they’re repeated and they’re often vulgar.”
He concluded his monologue by noting Baylen’s bravery and how certain websites click baited the story with the intention of painting him in a negative light.
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