The organizers responded on X, apologizing to the likes of Bure while clarifying that it was simply a representation of the Greek god Dionysus to speak up against violence. On the other hand, Bure received backlash from her co-star Jodie Sweetin, who is an LGBTQ+ rights activist.
Candace Cameron Bure’s thoughts on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Taking to Instagram after the drag performance, Bure made a post calling it a disgusting and blasphemous ritual against her Christian faith. She added that she felt more sad than mad about the show because her heart breaks for those who are ignorant of or have rejected the gospel of Jesus Christ.
