A years-old video featuring YouTuber Jesse Ridgway has resurfaced online following his recent announcement that he and his wife decided to terminate a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. The video, originally uploaded in 2017 as part of his series The Devil Inside, has attracted renewed attention on social media as people discuss the timing of the clip's reappearance.
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The resurfaced footage shows Ridgway acting as a character with Down syndrome. In the scene, he uses exaggerated speech and mannerisms that many viewers have described as offensive. The video has become a major topic of discussion online, with some people criticizing the content and others revisiting Ridgway's explanation of the scene from when it was first released.
Jesse Ridgway's old Down syndrome character video gains attention after recent announcement
The clip was filmed during the production of The Devil Inside, a series in which Ridgway played multiple characters. In the scene, his character suddenly changes personalities and begins acting as a person with Down syndrome. During the video, Ridgway says, "I have Down syndrome," before making additional comments as part of the performance.
