Darren Criss Apologizes for Bruce Jenner Comment

Darren Criss, who won fan hearts playing a gay character on the hit show "Glee," has ruffled feathers with an insensitive comment has he made regarding Bruce Jenner (now known to the world as Caitlyn Jenner).

Criss has been performing in "Hedwig and the Angry Itch" (his show wraps up shortly and Taye Diggs will be taking over the part on July 22), and the comment came during a performance.

An audience member tweeted about Criss' gaffe.

"Tonight, Darren Criss, as HEDWIG said, 'man, woman, moman, wan, Bruce Jenner, whatever you are,' and it was very distasteful," the viewer noted.

It didn't take long for fans of Criss to point out that the comment was uncalled for, and some accused him of transphobia.

"I want to sincerely apologize to Caitlyn Jenner, all transgender people, and anyone who was offended for my words on stage during Tuesday evening's performance," Criss wrote on his Facebook page.

"In no way do the remarks reflect my personal belief system or my support for transgender people. However, I do realize the severity of the comment and the weight that words can carry and for that, I take full responsibility."

"I commend Caitlyn on her strength and for spreading acceptance around the globe," the actor added. "I have been and remain a proud and unwavering ally of the LGBTQIA community, and will continue to walk alongside my friends on the road to full equality and acceptance," he wrote.