5SOS fans support Ashton Irwin following the Chainsmokers tour backlash—UPDATED
UPDATE: FEB. 12, 10:22 P.M. EST
For fans that are worried about Irwin’s mental health, an Instagram comment from his sister, Lauren Dawkins says he is doing fine.
A fan apparently reached out to Dawkins on a photo asking how he was holding up regarding all of the backlash from 5SOS’s tour announcement with the Chainsmokers.
“He’s perfectly fine,” Dawkins says. “The hate doesn’t get to him, he’s stronger than you think.”
According to his sister, he’s doing alright pic.twitter.com/hX9vWmH6la
— Rt my ? tweet 5SOS needs to see it-Camila? (@cbdizzleswizzle) February 13, 2019
ORIGINAL POST: FEB. 12, 8:26 P.M. EST
After announcing their forthcoming tour with the Chainsmokers earlier today, 5 Seconds Of Summer have come under fire. Additionally, 5SOS drummer Ashton Irwin has allegedly been urged by “fans” to relapse with self-harm following the tour announcement.
After receiving a plethora of nasty comments on an Instagram post shared yesterday, Irwin opted to turn the comments off. However, according to a 5SOS update and fan account, the drummer had pretty good reason to do so.
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In a series of tweets, the user alleges that other followers were telling Irwin to relapse. While much of the fandom does not support the band’s decision to go on tour with the Chainsmokers, they have now denounced potentially toxic behavior within the community in regards to Irwin’s mental health.
“I was just notified that fans were telling him to relapse because of this,” the Twitter user says. “YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. It is absolutely DISGUSTING to tell ANYONE that. and ASHTON of all people don’t deserve it. I actually feel sick to my stomach. I am ashamed to be part of the same fandom.”
I was just notified that fans were telling him to relapse because of this. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. It is absolutely DISGUSTING to tell ANYONE that. and ASHTON of all people don’t deserve it. I actually feel sick to my stomach. I am ashamed to be part of the same fandom
— 5SOS UPDATES! ? (@FiveSOSHelping) February 12, 2019
Why people target Ashton and only Ashton REALLY upsets me. He felt he had to turn his IG comments off due to people attacking him. 5SOS are a group and if you feel the need to attack only one (no one should be attacked at all really) then you aren’t a fan. We love @Ashton5SOS
— 5SOS UPDATES! ? (@FiveSOSHelping) February 12, 2019
It’s okay to be hurt about their choice. But they’re still human. They don’t deserve hate for doing something to expand their horizon. It breaks my heart knowing how they might’ve been excited and then saw a bunch of their fans hating this. It absolutely sucks.
— 5SOS UPDATES! ? (@FiveSOSHelping) February 12, 2019
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honestly what makes me so angry that the same people hating on ash are the same ones hating tcs for being homophobic, racist, etc. in what world is it okay for you to say homophobia and racism isn’t okay, but promoting self harm is okay? none of it is okay. NONE.
— 5SOS UPDATES! ? (@FiveSOSHelping) February 12, 2019
Additionally, Irwin has also struggled with alcoholism and various family issues in the past. According to tweets, some of the harsher critics are also rehashing those demons.
someone told him to relapse also pic.twitter.com/PLLj8T4f46
— calumshoe (@Lilian_Jordan7) February 12, 2019
However, Irwin is now receiving an outpouring of support following the alleged comments. Since Irwin turned off the comments on his Instagram post, the hashtag “#WeStandWithAshtonIrwin” has begun trending on Twitter in the United States.
Check out a few of the supportive tweets below.
#WeStandWithAshtonIrwin the fact that people are hating on this beautiful man and telling him to relapse makes me sick. the way the 5sos fandom is treating him is completely disgusting. they are hating on him and only him it’s absolutely disrespectful. i’m so ashamed. pic.twitter.com/zFwKI69Gdx
— nora loves ashton irwin (@seizeyaersterrr) February 12, 2019
ashton has always been someone who loves the fans with all his heart. he has done nothing to deserve this hate. he always does his best to spread positivity to the fam and everyone around him. we really don’t deserve someone as pure as him #WeStandWithAshtonIrwin pic.twitter.com/YAEdWfEymY
— angelina adores ashton (@irwinsescape) February 12, 2019
remember when ashton &luke lived together bc luke couldn’t live by himself? remember when sierra was crying on his floor bc she was so hurt? he’s the one person that makes us feel loved and sane. he’s there for all the band members. love and respect him. #WeStandWithAshtonIrwin
— elul loves ashton ? (@calshandtattoos) February 12, 2019
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Originally, many fans were angered over the band’s decision to tour with the Chainsmokers because of duo’s rocky track record. That said, many fans dug up old interviews and articles involving the Chainsmokers that documented instances of racism or misogyny.
we love you! and we want you guys to reach out to new audiences, but y’all have to be aware that tcs are racist, misogynistic and homophobic people and a lot of the fans are discomforted by it since they haven’t apologised for their actions.
— amy loves ashton (@allmywronqs) February 12, 2019
This is who 5sos is touring with. im disgusted. pic.twitter.com/6CkGD4aZmU
— silje (@babylonspidey) February 12, 2019
I hate being negative. I love 5SOS with all my heart. so much!! but I cannot justify spending money on an expensive tour that will go to people who promote racist ideology. the chainsmokers still haven’t apologised for their actions. I’m glad 5SOS get more exposure but 🙁
— kams adores ashton (@valentinekams) February 12, 2019
y’all are just gonna forget this about the chainsmokers? this is why we’re angry, because 5sos know better pic.twitter.com/m7wZyE3wxl
— madi (@aureums) February 12, 2019
Tbh if 5sos are going on tour with the chainsmokers even in europe i’m not going, i won’t give my money to a racist, transphobic, sexist etc band so they can keep their tour
— mona (@slutykiwi) February 12, 2019
Additionally, 5SOS recently recorded a song with the Chainsmokers. You can listen to “Who Do You Love” below.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, there is help to be found. Please consider these online resources and talk to your regular doctor about your symptoms:
MentalHealth.gov – Get Immediate Help
ImAlive – Online Crisis Network
International Association For Suicide Prevention – Resources
The Anxiety And Depression Association Of America
The National Alliance On Mental Illness
American Psychiatric Association – Finding Help
National Institute Of Mental Health
American Psychological Association – Psychologist locator
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