Chris Cuomo conducted an interview with influencer with Tourette Syndrome, Baylen Dupree, and received several insults from her. Credits: TikTok/Bayleen Dupree
In an uncensored interview with Chris Cuomo the TikTok influencer, Baylen Dupree, who is known for using her platform to raise awareness of Tourette syndrome, surprised the host with her spontaneity and unpredictable tics. Throughout the entire conversation the 21 year old girl As part of his condition, he couldn't help but utter involuntary profanities and uncontrolled gestures, causing Cuomo to struggle to maintain composure on his NewsNation show.
During the course of the interview, Dupree said who 9 million followersexhibited a series of involuntary tics, including insults and gestures toward Cuomo.
In one of the highlights, Dupree interrupted his own speech in which he described the online harassment he has faced since his rise to power and expressed how malicious people revealed his location and threatened to burn down his house. Dupree noted that such a level of hostility required police intervention at his home, prompting a reaction of confusion and concern from Cuomo.
Chris Cuomo couldn't contain his laughter at Baylen Dupree's unintentional comments
Before the interview, Cuomo admitted that he initially thought Dupree was one “great comic actress” who feigned his disorder in search of attention. However, his perception changed and he decided to broadcast the interview live to show what he thought was the young woman's “bravery”. In fact, Cuomo began the interview by confessing to Baylen that he was among the group of people who considered his actions to be completely voluntary, which caused anger on the networks.
The comments got worse because Cuomo laughed out loud when Dupree started saying things like “Fuck Chris,” “You little crybaby,” “Buy your own cookie, you fat ass.” It didn't take long for Cuomo to regain his composure, but he laughed again as Baylen He gave him the middle finger. Many people found Chris's attitude disrespectful, but many others defended him and argued that it was difficult not to laugh at Baylen's comments.
Due to her condition, Baylen Dupree gave the news anchor the middle finger (Source: NewsNation)
Despite these awkward moments, Baylen managed to express her desire to inspire others not to be ashamed of uncontrollable tics. She shared stories of people who have turned to her for support and understanding, such as parents of children who bring their partners with controversial syndrome and don't know how to behave Children who were expelled from school for breaking their homework.
Cuomo praised Dupree's bravery and told him he really liked the story he told. He celebrated the publicity his talk generated, although he accused some media outlets of being “malicious” by falsely claiming that Dupree had lost control during the show.
Baylen Dupree has become an inspiration to many people who, like her, suffer from Tourette Syndrome (Source: Instagram/Baylen Dupree)
Despite the challenges she faces, Dupree has not only found a way to live with her disorder, but has also created a community of support and awareness for Tourette Syndrome, highlighting the importance of living with it to combat the stigma associated with this disease.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects up to 50%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1.4 million children and adults in the United States. Dupree was officially diagnosed with the disease in 2018, although she had had signs since childhood that worsened during the pandemic.