Simone Lugner causes a stir with clichéd dance partner statements!

Simone Lugner causes a stir with clichéd dance partner statements!

Simone Lugner (42), the passionate dance show participant and formerly married to the over 90-year-old entrepreneur Richard Lugner, is currently causing a stir with her opinion about gay dance partners. In the ORF morning show “Guten Morgen Österreich” she expressed her desire for a gay dance partner to ensure that “nothing can happen”. However, this brought with it several critical comments about her clichéd views. She describes gay men as “more sensitive” and having “the same topics of conversation” as her, which was met with little understanding by many viewers. Meanwhile, she mentioned that she had doubts about the "power" and leadership of a gay dance partner, as they were "a bit delicate," which she said was problematic on the dance floor.

Criticism and fears

These statements raised concerns about whether she had insulted a homosexual dancer, especially considering that one of her dream partners is Herbert “Herby” Stanonik (31), who has recently campaigned for greater acceptance. Your thoughtless comments could be perceived as inappropriate not only in dance sports, where professionalism is essential, but also in the changing approach to gender roles and sexual orientation. The reactions to the comments are diverse and spread across social media. People involved in the LGBTQ+ community may feel misunderstood by their words in their struggles for acceptance and equality. These statements highlight the need to speak sensitively and respectfully about diversity, as well wien.ORF.at reported.

Simone Lugner, despite her private friendships in the LGBTQ+ community, seems to show a certain lack of understanding in her statements that could overshadow not only her views, but also her dance experiences. It remains to be seen how her statements will develop in the context of the TV show and what viewers will ultimately think of it. In any case, with her intended choice of dance partner and her comments, she certainly questions the connection between personal taste and the challenges of dealing with diversity in society, as it appears Today.at could be read is.