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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Claim That Bakery Refused Her Service After Backlash: ‘Seems a Little Odd’
Whoopi Goldberg Defends Claim That Bakery Refused Her Service After Backlash: ‘Seems a Little Odd’
Goldberg Explains Bakery Incident on ‘The View’
In the latest episode of ‘The View’, Whoopi Goldberg defended her claim that a bakery refused to provide service to her for no apparent reason, despite backlash from some corners.
Goldberg initially made the claim during a segment on the show, stating that she had been denied service at a bakery in New York City without explanation.
The bakery in question, Le Pain Quotidien, has since denied the allegations, stating that they have no record of Goldberg ever visiting the store.
Goldberg has maintained her stance, saying that she is certain of what happened, and that she believes there may have been racial bias involved.
During the show, Goldberg said, ‘I'm not going to make this up. I'm not going to lie about something. I'm simply saying what happened to me. And I'm not going to let anybody tell me what I did or didn't see.’
Bakery Denies Incident
Le Pain Quotidien has strongly denied Goldberg's allegations, saying that they have no record of her ever visiting the store.
‘We have no record of Ms. Goldberg ever being in our store,’ said a spokesperson for the bakery.
‘We take pride in providing excellent service to all of our customers, regardless of their race, religion, or any other factor.’
Goldberg Maintains Claims
Despite the bakery's denial, Goldberg has maintained her claims, saying that she is certain of what happened, and that she believes there may have been racial bias involved.
‘I stand by my story,’ said Goldberg.
‘I know what I saw, and I know what I experienced. And I'm not going to let anybody tell me otherwise.’
Social Media Reacts
The incident has sparked a debate on social media, with many people weighing in to offer their opinions.
Some people support Goldberg, believing that she is telling the truth and that the bakery is trying to cover up the incident.
Others believe that the bakery's denial is credible and that Goldberg may have mistaken the situation.
Conclusion
The incident between Whoopi Goldberg and Le Pain Quotidien is still under investigation.
It is unclear at this time whether Goldberg was actually denied service, and if so, whether it was due to racial bias.
The bakery has denied the allegations, while Goldberg has maintained her claims.