Whitney Cummings forced to apologise after sparking mass outrage by claiming Ms. Rachel talks to kids like they’re ‘deaf morons’

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Comedian Whitney Cummings has apologized after receiving significant backlash for a post she made about popular children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel.

Whitney, a 43-year-old mother, shared her negative opinion about the popular children’s show on X (formerly Twitter) after watching it with her two-year-old son, Henry. She wrote that the show’s host, Miss Rachel, speaks to children in a condescending way.

Look, if someone feels they have to act like a child to get someone to like them, that’s a really big red flag, and honestly, it’s something they should discuss with a therapist. It’s just not healthy behavior, and they deserve support to understand why they feel that way.

Whitney received strong negative reactions from Ms. Rachel (Rachel Griffin-Accurso, 42) fans after a post she made. She quickly apologized, saying she was surprised by how upset people became.

The comedian clarified that she wasn’t aware the performer catered specifically to children with neurodiversity. She also explained that her misophonia – a condition causing strong negative reactions to everyday sounds – played a role in how she responded.

She explained that her son and she are sensitive to loud, heated conversations, and it’s creating problems at home, though she hopes things might improve.

After facing criticism, she posted an apology video on TikTok, jokingly warning that the fans of Ms. Rachel are even more passionate than Taylor Swift’s fans.

‘I’m just gonna own it,’ she added. ‘I only have the experience of raising my son.’

She joked that her videos about other popular children’s characters hadn’t received such a negative reaction. She gave the example of a previous video pointing out that Winnie the Pooh doesn’t wear pants.

I’m still figuring out how to balance being a parent with my job as a comedian. It’s funny how much we love characters like Thomas the Train, and I bet I’d be just as upset as anyone if someone made fun of him!

Whitney said she didn’t know about Miss Rachel’s work helping children in need globally, including those in Gaza, Palestine.

Honestly, things are a mess right now. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started following her! I really should have done more research, learned everything before I fell so hard. It’s just… I didn’t know it would be like this.

Things are stressful right now, and I’m sorry if I’ve added to that or if my frustration actually provided a welcome distraction. I’m going to make a real effort to be more respectful going forward.

I was really touched by what she shared recently. It’s so honest to admit how tough it is juggling motherhood with a public career! She posted on X explaining that she’s still figuring things out as a new mom and a comedian, and expects she’ll stumble along the way. What really struck me was her saying she’s almost become numb to negativity from online trolls, but the criticism from other moms is what really gets to her – it’s totally unexpected and throws her for a loop. It feels so relatable, and I admire her for being so open about it all.

I’ll try to be less sensitive and more resilient, understanding how tiring motherhood is and how important role models are for children.

Whitney showed everyone a threatening text message she received. It said, ‘You are done. You have no idea what’s coming. Watch yourself Miss Girl.’

She shared that she’s been creating videos about new parenthood and the shows she enjoys. She added that sharing her personal contact information and revealing her and her child’s private details online is unnecessary and unwanted.

Whitney shared an update in September about her ongoing struggle with postpartum depression following the birth of her son, Henry.

The comedian shared on TODAY with Jenna & Friends that she’s finally feeling better after struggling with postpartum depression.

Before having a child, it’s easy to judge new parents and wonder why they’re struggling, assuming parenthood should be purely joyful. But once you experience it yourself, you realize it’s more complicated. It’s frustrating to learn that even doctors often can’t explain why some women experience depression after giving birth.

Whitney joked, ‘I’m no doctor, but I have a few thoughts on what might be happening. Could it be related to your hair loss?’

Are you noticing your hairline receding and your gums bleeding? Honestly, my ankles are so swollen they look like a New York subway map.

The podcaster explained she came up with the tour’s name while experiencing postpartum depression and doesn’t remember her reasoning behind it.

I was completely stunned and found the whole thing funny. No matter how large the baby was, it seemed enormous. I jokingly thought to myself, “I’m acting like a big baby! What’s wrong with my legs?”

A year ago, Whitney appeared on the reboot of the game show Hollywood Squares on CBS, and she credits the experience with helping her overcome her postpartum depression.

‘It really helped me a lot,’ she told producer-host Drew Barrymore on her talk show January 16.

Seeing other mothers who were both working and enjoying life was really healing. I realized I’d been putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on myself, and it helped me let go of that.

The comedian admitted she worried about forgetting things and was really afraid of not making people laugh.

Whitney explained to Drew Barrymore that even if she wasn’t great, they would still find a way to make it entertaining and work through any challenges.

Honestly, it was such a relief when I finally got to the point where I could just tell myself, ‘You’ve got this! And you know what? If it doesn’t work out, that’s okay too.’ It sounds silly, but it was like a weight lifted. I needed to feel that permission to just try, and to be okay with whatever happened.

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2026-01-27 11:22