Ariana DeBose‘s former “Hamilton” co-star is leaping to her protection … after a Critics Alternative Awards joke at her expense left her visibly insulted.

Christopher Jackson, who performed George Washington alongside Ariana within the musical again in 2015, gushes over the “world-class artist” … telling TMZ she represents each aspect of large talent and expertise to the best degree.

He is imploring people to seek out one other artist on the market who has delivered performances with Ariana’s sheer talent — mainly, he is but to see her do something however shine.

Christopher’s additionally reminding us the job of a Broadway star ain’t simple, a lot in order that they must all the time think about the protected route — however Ariana’s obtained all of it locked down trigger she’s a triple risk in each sense of the phrase.

He blasts the “lazy hack-ass” writers for the joke, however Victoria Theodore — musical director for ‘The Donna Summer time Musical’ through which Ariana starred — is taking a direct shot at Bella Ramsey for delivering the quip.

She says Bella’s scripted line was impolite, and lumping Ariana in with “actors who assume they will sing” was utterly uncalled for.

Victoria additionally famous how difficult it’s to sing dwell on Broadway whereas dancing and performing, however regardless of that … she says it is no sweat for Ariana, as a result of she will carry out all features of musical theatre brilliantly.

Ariana’s quick facial response to the joke has gone viral … and she later admitted on social media, she genuinely did not discover it humorous.

Maximizing the awkwardness was the very fact Bella was standing subsequent to Anthony Ramos … one other one in all Ariana’s “Hamilton” costars.

She clearly has a great deal of individuals in her nook, although, so it is protected to say the crack would not replicate how most of Hollywood feels.