Chris Colfer has refused to see Lea Michele in 'Funny Girl'. The 32-year-old actor has no interest in going to watch his former 'Glee' co-star take on the role of comedienne Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of the classic musical and when asked if he wanted to tag along to a show, he appeared to dodge the question by referring to fellow stage hit 'Six' but eventually confirmed that he won't attend 'Funny Girl' because he can be "triggered" at home.
Speaking on 'The Michelle Collins Show' on SiriusXM, he said: "Oh my day suddenly got so full! Sorry! Sorry! Well, I saw 'Six' last night and it was amazing.
No, [I'm not going], I can be triggered at home. " Lea replaced 'Booksmart' actress Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' in September and was said to have received four standing ovations on her opening night but had previously caused controversy when she expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement and was subsequently hit with allegations of bullying from an actress Samantha Ware, who alleged that she had been the victim of derogatory comments relating to her race when the pair were filming 'Glee' together.
In response to Lea's comments, Samantha wrote on Twitter: "LMAO REMEMBER WHEN YOU MADE MY FIRST TELEVISON GIG A LIVING HELL?!?!
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