Demi Lovato says she's been 'canceled so many times' she 'can't even count'

By Andrea Tuccillo

Demi Lovato isn’t afraid of being "canceled."

The singer, who was recently the subject of a #DemiLovatoIsOverParty movement on social media, told Jameela Jamil on the actress’ "I Weigh" podcast that things like that don’t affect her anymore.

"I’ve been canceled so many times, I can’t even count … the hashtag #DemiIsOverParty, that whole thing," she said.

"One, it’s not real," she added. "I don’t think anyone was ever officially canceled, otherwise certain people wouldn’t have Grammys, wouldn’t have Oscars ... certain people wouldn't be where they are in their positions."

Jamil suggested there should be a "forgiveness culture" as well and Lovato agreed.

"Cancel culture will not work unless people have some sort of mercy. You have to be able to do that," Lovato said. "I think if it’s somebody who refuses to learn, just has the entitlement of I can never do any wrong and I can get away with this, then yeah ... go ahead and cancel them."

Last week, fans of Selena Gomez petitioned to "cancel" Lovato after she allegedly made comments about Gomez using a private Instagram account.

Her appearance on Jamil’s podcast also received backlash from Taylor Swift fans. Lovato is managed by Scooter Braun, who is in a very public feud with Swift over her music catalog. Jamil spoke out in defense of interviewing Lovato, declaring she isn't interested in being another pawn in the ongoing drama.