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After significant backlash, Adson Batista issued an apology, stating that he did not intend to offend or disrespect Freitas. He acknowledged that humor can be misinterpreted and expressed regret for making her uncomfortable. This apology, however, was met with skepticism by many who felt it lacked genuine accountability. Critics pointed out that Batista’s phrasing seemed to shift the onus onto Freitas by suggesting that her reaction was unexpected rather than directly addressing the inappropriateness of his comments.