Selena Gomezfans are slamming Peacock’sSaved by the Bellrevivalover its multiple references to the musician’s2017 kidney transplant.
I know for a fact that Selena Gomezs kidney donor wasJustin Biebers mom, one says.
God, I wish that I had my phone so I could prove it.
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That youre an idiot?
the other student responds.
It wasDemi Lovatos kidney.
Theyre best friends, like you and I were.
(The actual donor was Gomez’s close friend, actress Francia Raisa.)
In another scene, graffiti on the school’s wall reads, Does Selena Gomez even have kidneys?
The streamer, studio, and executive producers apologized for the jokes in a statement provided to EW.
It was never our intention to make light of Selenas health," the statement reads.
Gomez was diagnosed with lupus several years ago and underwent the kidney transplant due to complications from the disease.
There arent words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa, she added.
She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me.
I am incredibly blessed.
Saved by the Bellis currently streaming on Peacock.
