Ms. Rachel, the children’s YouTube star known for upbeat educational videos, faced sudden backlash after an Instagram mishap made it appear she had endorsed an antisemitic comment. The incident quickly spread through screenshots and sparked confusion among followers.
She had shared a post calling for “Free Palestine, Free Sudan, Free Congo, Free Iran.” In the comments, a user replied with an antisemitic statement, and a screenshot appeared to show Ms. Rachel had “liked” it.
The apparent endorsement triggered criticism, particularly from fans who were shocked to see her associated with hateful language. Questions spread rapidly as people tried to understand what had happened.
Ms. Rachel later explained that the interaction was accidental. She said she meant to remove the comment but mistakenly hit “like and hide,” making it appear as approval. She emphasized that she regularly deletes antisemitic comments whenever she sees them.
In a tearful video apology, she said she was deeply sorry to anyone who thought she agreed with the comment. She made clear that she does not share those views and noted that she has Jewish family members and friends.
Many followers, including Jewish fans, responded by saying they believed her explanation. Supporters pointed to her long-standing reputation as evidence that the incident was an honest mistake rather than intent.
The text also references a separate controversy involving Haliey Welch, known as the viral “Hawk Tuah” creator. She became associated with a meme coin called $HAWK, which reportedly collapsed in value shortly after launch.
The crash led to accusations of a “rug pull.” In a leaked podcast appearance, Welch appeared emotional, saying she felt terrible for those affected, while FaZe Banks later blamed her team for mismanaging the situation.