A MOMENT I DIDN’T EXPECT!

Conversation With Justin and Emily Baldoni

The three creators said they had recently spoken with Justin and Emily Baldoni. They described the conversation as an unexpected personal thank-you for their coverage and support. They said they had not supported the Baldonis in expectation of recognition, but appreciated hearing from them directly.

Botchi also emphasized that she had never known Justin or been part of his camp before the case, despite online accusations to the contrary.

Coverage of the Dispute

The presenters looked back on their coverage of the dispute with Blake Lively. They said they followed court filings and messages because they believed allegations against Justin were being misrepresented.

They argued that some interactions described as harassment—such as a question about weight that they said was related to Justin’s back problems, or a hug they said was not repeated after an objection—had been presented without enough context. In their view, the allegations were exaggerated and the available evidence did not support portraying Justin as a predator. These were the presenters’ interpretations, not neutral findings.

They also criticized Blake and Ryan Reynolds, speculating that Ryan had helped escalate the dispute and accusing the couple of shaping their account to fit a desired outcome. They cited changing narratives and messages involving people in the couple’s circle as reasons for their skepticism.

Their comments about Taylor Swift’s distance from Blake and about people leaving Blake’s circle were also presented as interpretation, not established fact.

The Work and the Community

The creators reflected on the demands of covering a fast-moving case:

• Elsie said she condensed lengthy documents into short explainers.
• Botchi hosted extended livestreams.
• Carol contributed document updates and engaged with commenters.

They thanked viewers who followed their work, including people who changed their views over time, and said the coverage had built a close community. They described the case’s outcome as vindicating their stance, while noting that related proceedings involving Jane and Stephanie Jones remained unresolved.

Presenters and Contributors

Elsie (Elsrich), Botchi, and Carol