- Three former backup dancers dropped their fat‑shaming claims against Lizzo.
- A judge found one dancer was dismissed after making an unauthorized recording.
- Lizzo’s team submitted 18 sworn declarations supporting dismissal of the fat‑shaming counts.
- Remaining claims, including alleged conduct on tour, continue to move through court.
H2: Dancers withdraw fat‑shaming allegations
Three former backup dancers — Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez and Crystal Williams — have abandoned their fat‑shaming claims in a broader sexual harassment lawsuit against pop star Lizzo. The development was confirmed by Lizzo’s attorneys, who say the specific allegations never had merit and were dismissed after review.
The change does not end the lawsuit. Several other claims in the case remain active and will continue through the California court system.
H3: Judge’s findings and evidence cited by Lizzo’s team
Lizzo’s lawyers, Marty Singer and Melissa Y. Glass, told reporters the court record includes 18 sworn declarations that refuted the fat‑shaming accusations. They said the Superior Court judge concluded one of the reasons for a dancer’s termination was an unauthorized audio recording made at a company meeting.
According to the defense, Arianna Davis recorded Lizzo without permission and then shared that recording with Crystal Williams, who by then was no longer employed on The Special Tour. The judge’s finding on that issue contributed to dismissal of the fat‑shaming claims and the plaintiffs subsequently dropped an appeal on that specific decision.
H4: What allegations remain in the case
While the fat‑shaming counts have been dropped, the lawsuit still contains several serious claims brought by the dancers. In filings dating back to 2023, the plaintiffs accused Lizzo of pressuring them to participate in nude entertainment at venues in Amsterdam and Paris. The dancers alleged discomfort with interactions at a venue where performers staged provocative acts; Lizzo has denied those allegations.
The plaintiffs’ attorney, Ronald Zambrano, said his clients are maintaining their remaining claims after the court denied Lizzo’s motion to strike most of them. Zambrano praised the judge’s earlier rulings and said the plaintiffs are taking a measured approach on the few claims that were dismissed.
H3: Next steps in the litigation
With the fat‑shaming counts removed, both sides are focusing on the remaining issues in the case. Lizzo’s legal team said they are confident she will prevail. The plaintiffs continue to litigate claims such as false imprisonment and harassment that were not dismissed.
The matter remains pending in California Superior Court, and future hearings will determine which claims proceed to trial. Both camps have signaled they will vigorously pursue their positions.
H5: Public and industry impact
The case has drawn sustained media attention because it involves tour conduct and high‑profile allegations against a celebrated artist. Dropping the fat‑shaming claims narrows part of the legal fight but leaves significant questions for the court to resolve.
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