Last week, the Wonder singer caused controversy after introducing the performer – who identifies as “non-binary genderqueer” – at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball event with “he” pronouns.
Shortly after, Shawn addressed the mistake on his Instagram story, telling Sam that he’s “so sorry” and that it “absolutely slipped” his mind, adding: “Won’t happen again. “Sending you so much love!
Also, you absolutely are one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.” Sam has now responded on their own Instagram, telling Shawn that “we’re all learning together” before wishing him “happy holidays”.
In a previous interview with Carrie Bickmore from The Project, the Love Goes star admitted to ‘tripping up’ with pronouns, as they have “been called ‘he and him’ since