Meghan Trainor has addressed the fallout from a viral mom-group essay months after Ashley Tisdale French's publication sent fans into speculation mode. The singer attributed the situation to confusion, miscommunication, and internet overreach.
A source claimed Ashley Tisdale reached out directly after Trainor's name was swept into the story. This was significant because the essay never actually named her, yet online speculation focused on Trainor and other celebrity moms.
According to Us Weekly, Meghan Trainor stated she never held a grudge. "I felt bad for Ashley," she said, adding she felt bad "she was ever that sad." She framed the incident as a product of miscommunication rather than a direct feud. Earlier this year, Ashley Tisdale French published "Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group" in The Cut, which did not name Trainor, but fans quickly made connections online.
Trainor said she responded once speculation spread, texting everyone involved. She revealed Ashley Tisdale texted her an apology: "I'm sorry, your name got dragged in." Trainor replied calmly, "It's all right, girl," noting "the world's a silly, crazy place." She suggested people simply wanted "something to talk about," and the rumor machine took over.
Trainor explained the drama felt strange from her perspective, as she hadn't seen the group in about a year and admitted to being the "bad mom friend" who missed events. She said a new group chat formed without her, which was "totally fine," but the resulting attention became "a nightmare" for many moms in the group, with some "devastated" by becoming searchable online. Despite the chaos, Trainor confirmed there is no bad blood with Ashley Tisdale now.