Megyn Kelly claims fat-shaming is an effective weight loss tactic
'Some of us want to be shamed'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.According to Megyn Kelly, the host of the Megyn Kelly Today show, the key to staying thin is fat-shaming.
While interviewing fitness blogger Maria Kang Thursday, who was embroiled in her own fat-shaming controversy in 2013 when she posted a photo showing off her abs along with her three kids, with the caption, “What’s your excuse?” Kelly made the offensive comments - and people are disgusted.
Referencing the controversy, Kelly responded, “Some of us want to be shamed!” before revealing that, while in law school, she asked her own stepfather to fat-shame her.
According to Kelly, after she began to gain weight while in law school she enlisted her stepfather’s help, telling him, “If you see me going into that kitchen one more time, you say, 'Where you going, fat ass?'"
And according to Kelly, the tactic really works - so well, in fact, that she then suggested Kang “turn the shaming thing into a professional business.”
Kang, who was on the show to reveal her new laid-back approach to fitness and her dedication to inspiring other mums to work out, rather than fat-shaming them, seemed taken aback by the host’s comments.
However, despite the uncomfortable laughter from the audience, Kang revealed that her husband will do the same thing to get her going, even hiding bags of chips if he finds her eating them.
On Twitter, people are understandably confused and upset by the host’s comments.
Others believe Kelly’s comments irresponsibly reinforce harmful eating-disorder mindsets.
While Megyn Kelly may consider fat-shaming an effective weight loss tactic, it does not seem that others share her views.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments