“How disrespectful”: Internet reacts as alleged Joshua Allen funeral brawl video goes viral

A funeral organized for Joshua Allen, who passed away in September, erupted in chaos after two individuals allegedly started fighting at the location. According to US Weekly, the alleged video of the incident, which is now going viral on many social media platforms, shows two women engaging in a physical altercation after one of them, reported to be Allen's girlfriend, showed up to the funeral held for the "So You Think You Can Dance" winner at Fort Worth, Texas. This video has now sparked a ton of reactions from fans, many of whom called the behavior deeply "disrespectful." One fan wrote:

"How disrespectful can you be to fight not only fight at a funeral but to fight in the House of the Lord. There is no justification that would be acceptable behavior."

Joshua Allen recieved widespread fame after winning the fourth season of "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2008. He went on to make several appearances in film and television, including "StepUp 3D," as well as in TV shows like "American Horror Story" and "Community." According to People Magazine, Allen died after being struck by a moving train on September 30. He was taken to the nearest hospital, but passed away the following day.

More about the alleged brawl that broke out at Joshua Allen's funeral, as fans react to the viral video

The incident, surrounding Joshua Allen's open-casket funeral which took place over the weekend, reportedy involved a younger woman, alleged to be Allen's girlfriend, whose name has not been released, and an older woman, allegedly to be his mother, Angela Tolbert.

According to TMZ, the younger woman can be seen leaning over the casket to say her last goodbyes when the older woman, seated in the front-row aisle, attempts to pull her back but is quickly stopped by those nearby. The police were also called to the scene twice, but no arrests were reported.

Joshua Allen's father, Eddie Powell, released a statement to the outlet saying that the younger woman leaning over the casket had permission to attended the funeral service, from Joshua Allen's mother herself, so it is unclear why she allegedly tried to attack her. He said:

"She was his heart. She was trying to help him get mental health treatment when the police got involved instead. He also says she had hopes of marrying him. She came in peace. She showed nothing but grace, patience, and love."

The video circulating on social media has deeply upset many fans of the beloved dancer, with many expressing disappointment over the innapropriate behavior during such an solemn occasion. This fan commented:

"It's a literal funeral...damn."

Another fan wrote:

"The last palce where no one should cause a scene.😮"

This user wrote:

"Lots of emotions...praying everyone finds peace.😢🙏🏼"

"The family's actions were not ok. Very much distasteful." added another.

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According to reports, other eyewitnesses from the funeral claimed both individuals involved in the fight were Joshua Allen's ex-girlfriends, and not his mother.

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