Leigh-Anne Pinnock shuts down trolling after being mistaken for KATSEYE’s Manon

Leigh-Anne Pinnock clapped back after a fan confused her with KATSEYE’s Manon, replying, “So we all look the same?”

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has never been one to shy away from speaking her mind, and her latest interaction on social media is proof of that. The former Little Mix star recently posted a clip of herself dancing to her own music, only for a follower to leave a baffling comment under the video. Instead of acknowledging Leigh-Anne, the user wrote, “Go Manon go,” referring to Manon, a member of the girl group KATSEYE.

For many celebrities, a quick delete or a silent scroll might have been the easy way out. But Leigh-Anne chose to highlight the comment with a sharp and succinct reply, “So we all look the same? Groundbreaking.” Her words struck a nerve online, with fans flooding Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to rally behind her. Many praised the star for confronting a microaggression that is all too common, noting that women of colour are often casually mistaken for each other despite having distinct identities.

The response quickly spread across fan forums and news outlets, where users dissected both the initial comment and Leigh-Anne’s reaction. Supporters agreed that the clapback was not only witty but necessary, sparking wider conversations about casual racism in pop culture and how online spaces often magnify it. “This is why Leigh-Anne is a queen,” one fan wrote on X. Another echoed: “She didn’t just defend herself; she defended every woman who’s tired of being reduced to a stereotype.”

While KATSEYE’s Manon has not commented on the mix-up, many pointed out that the remark was less about her and more about dismissing Leigh-Anne’s individuality. Pinnock, who has spent the past year balancing music projects and family life after the birth of her twins, didn’t appear too rattled by the confusion. If anything, her sharp reply reminded fans why she remains such a relatable online presence. Supporters flooded her post with laughing emojis and praise for speaking up, with one writing: “Leigh-Anne always gets the last word.”

It’s not the first time she has tackled comparisons, but this latest moment shows she’s as quick-witted as ever, proving that even when the internet gets it wrong, she knows exactly how to turn it into her own win.