Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is defending herself after causing a publicized disturbance.

The lawmaker was spotted vaping at the touring production of Beetlejuice in Denver last week and allegedly groping her date before being thrown out of the venue . Boebert, whose estranged husband blames himself for their divorce , explained the incident Friday.

What happened was I messed up, she told Fox News pundit Jesse Watters . I went on a date night, and I am a congresswoman and a public figure, but believe it or not, Im human too. Obviously, everyone is very interested in my personal life and very difficult divorce.

The Denver Post reported three theatergoers at the Buell Theatre complained that Boebert and her date were vaping, singing and recording the musical performance. Subsequent footage appeared to show her groping her date in the dark before being asked to leave.

Its been 20 years since I was in the dating scene, she told Watters. And back then, there were not infrared cameras watching my every move. But its a lesson learned. As I said, Im truly humbled and apologize to my people and Colorado s third district, those who I love.

Boebert initially claimed she peacefully parted ways with Quinn Gallagher after their date. Kendra Matic a drag queen performer at the bar Gallagher owns alleged theyd been dating for months .

Boebert was ultimately skewered on The View for the incident.

In defense of Lauren Boebert, who has not gone to a matinee of Beetlejuice, gotten a little over-served, starting vaping, gotten a little handsy with someone, gotten dragged out and then flipped the bird to security? co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin cracked Tuesday .