In the realm of online influencers and content creators, controversies are not uncommon. Recently, YouTuber and singer Wilbur Soot found himself at the center of a storm of allegations made by his ex-girlfriend Shelby Grace, known as Shelby Shubble in the online world. The ensuing events have led to Soot issuing a public apology, but the response has been mixed.
Wilbur Soot Apology Over Shelby Shubble Allegations
The controversy began when Shelby Grace, a Twitch streamer, disclosed in a live stream that she had experienced abuse in a past relationship. While not naming her ex explicitly, many speculated that she was referring to Wilbur Soot. According to Know Your Meme, this speculation gained traction among netizens.
In her Twitch stream on February 24, Grace shared her harrowing experience, stating, “He would even joke that it looked like he abused me. Eventually, he did acknowledge how bad it looked that I was covered in bruises all the time, so he stopped biting my arms as often and he started biting my legs instead.”
Following his statement, Wilbur Soot issued a formal apology, expressing regret for the pain he caused: “While I may perceive our interactions differently, I recognize that this person has processed and expressed feelings of hurt. I want to extend my sincerest apologies for the pain that I caused.”
However, despite the apology, the response from the internet community has been mixed. Many netizens remain unconvinced by Soot’s statement, with some expressing skepticism regarding the sincerity of his apology.
Wilbur Soot Response To Controversy
In response to the allegations, Wilbur Soot took to a platform to address the accusations made against him. On February 27, he penned a statement acknowledging his past behavior during the last few months of his relationship with Grace. Soot admitted to being “slobbish, disrespectful, and selfish,” actions that caused pain to his ex-girlfriend.
Soot’s statement included, “These actions caused a lot of pain to my ex-girlfriend, and I’ve since sought therapy to address these behaviors, making significant lifestyle changes to rectify my past actions.”
Additionally, he expressed remorse, stating, “I have come to realize how much my past behavior hurt this person, but I truly, compassionately believe I have made great strides from the person I once was and hope I can continue to grow and improve on this trajectory.”