The mother of an 11-year-old girl who was visibly upset after an encounter with a member of Chappell Roan’s security team has decided to speak out about the incident. Catherine Harding, the mother of the girl involved, shared her perspective on the situation. She clarified that the security guard in question was not affiliated with the hotel but appeared to be part of Chappell Roan’s entourage.

Harding expressed uncertainty about whether the security guard acted on Roan’s instructions or independently. She emphasized the importance of celebrities ensuring that their staff represent them appropriately. Harding recounted how her daughter innocently tried to catch a glimpse of Chappell Roan during breakfast without causing any disturbance.

The encounter with the security guard led to a tense confrontation where Harding felt her family was unfairly criticized. She defended her daughter’s actions as harmless curiosity and highlighted that they were paying guests entitled to move freely within the public area. Despite the incident affecting their plans to attend Roan’s show in Sao Paulo, Harding concluded by hoping for a more respectful approach from Roan’s team in the future.

Chappell Roan later addressed the incident on social media, clarifying that the security guard involved was not her personal security. She shared her side of the story regarding the mother and child’s interaction with the security guard.