{
  "id": 11235630,
  "title": "Wendy Shay breaks silence on viral Lasmid hand-on-thigh moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/wendy-shay-breaks-silence-on-viral-lasmid-hand-on-thigh-moment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/wendy-shay-breaks-silence-on-viral-lasmid-hand-on-thigh-moment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wendy Shay has quelled the ongoing social media chatter surrounding her viral encounter with fellow artist Lasmid. The two musicians ignited a flurry of commentary after a backstage video from the recording of their forthcoming collaboration surfaced, revealing them seated close to one another on a chair. In the footage, Lasmid seemingly placed his hand on Wendy Shay's thigh, a gesture to which she reacted quickly by pushing his hand away. The incident immediately drew the attention of online viewers, some of whom suggested that the singer appeared uneasy with the action. Wendy Shay, however, insists that there was no underlying tension between them. Upon learning of the buzz, she shed light on the situation, stating that she had moved Lasmid's hand to adjust her own seating position for the shot. She explained that she aimed to move closer to the chair's edge, but her current posture made it uncomfortable to do so without dislodging his hand. \"It's utterly astonishing that nobody could discern the true nature of the event,\" she remarked. The singer emphasized that the moment had been misinterpreted and sensationalized. \"Everything has been blown out of proportion. The biggest issue was my desire to sit on the edge of the chair,\" she added, clarifying that her ample behind and wide hips made it necessary to remove his hand in order to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing composition. Despite her explanation, Wendy Shay's account has not swayed the public, with various interpretations of the interaction still being circulated.",
  "summary": "Wendy Shay has finally put to rest lingering social media buzz following her viral moment with fellow musician Lasmid. The two musicians sparked conversation after a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot of their upcoming collaboration showed them seated closely together on a chair. In the clip, Lasmid appeared to place his hand on Wendy Shay’s […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Wendy Shay addressed viral Lasmid hand-on-thigh moment.",
    "She claimed Lasmid's hand was moved for better shot composition.",
    "Wendy Shay accused the situation of being sensationalized."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}