X Factor Star Lucy Spraggan Flooded with Support After Homophobic Abuse Over Wedding Video
Lucy Spraggan, the singer-songwriter who gained fame on the X Factor in 2012, has been met with an overwhelming wave of support after sharing the absolutely horrific homophobic abuse she received online. The 34-year-old artist faced a disgusting response after posting a video of her wedding day on social media, which she shared in anticipation of Valentine's Day.
Details of the Wedding and Abuse
Spraggan tied the knot with her wife, Emilia Smith, in a picturesque ceremony at Saltmarshe Hall in East Yorkshire in 2025. The couple began dating in December 2023, having known each other for over a decade. However, when Lucy shared a song she wrote about her wife alongside the wedding video, she was bombarded with offensive comments.
Among the remarks, which were so vile that they cannot be fully published, were messages like "How sad", "Yuk", and "Cool. Just remind me why you both ovulate...." Another individual sent a vomiting emoji, adding to the torrent of hate.
Lucy's Response and Fan Support
On Instagram, Lucy expressed her dismay, stating, "I shared a song I wrote about my wife along side with a video of our wedding because Valentines is coming. That’s all I did." She added, "These are just a few of the gross comments because I didn’t care to look any more." Despite the abuse, she remained resilient, noting that online words no longer upset her and emphasizing the ongoing importance of pride.
Her fans quickly rallied behind her, flooding the comments with messages of love and solidarity. One supporter wrote, "These comments are obviously from very sad and miserable people! Let’s pity them! Love is love! And love is beautiful!!!" Another echoed, "Can’t believe even now we get so much hate just for just being ourselves! Sending you all the love. always forever proud of you YOU are amazing!"
Additional heartfelt responses included:
- "You being you made a huge difference to me while I was growing up. So thank you for that,"
- "Sending love and I’m so sorry you’ve had to read some of these gross messages. We love love xxxxx,"
- "This is absolutely horrific. It blows my mind that we still exist in a world full of bigots. So sorry you’ve experienced this. You’re a beautiful, talented, kind couple keep shining bright and never let anyone dim your light. Big hugs."
The incident highlights the persistent issue of homophobia in online spaces, but also showcases the powerful community support that can emerge in response to such hatred.
