25-year-old American Idol finalist Catie Turner posted photos of herself celebrating her birthday on February 14. Never did she expect a flood of fans concerned for her health after witnessing her drastic change in appearance. Since then, Turner has addressed the worried fans with feelings of both gratitude and frustration.
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Turner first appeared on American Idol in 2018. Seven years after she made it to the singing competition's finals, her birthday photos sent fans into a frenzy of worries. In response to the overwhelming amount of concern, the singer made a sincere and honest video.
"I understand why people would be worried," she openly stated. "I publically struggled with eating in the past." Some of the commenters recalled how Turner used to struggle with an eating disorder, but the past is in the past.
Turner expressed how stunned she was at the unexpected comments concerning her weight and health. "I want you to imagine a world where it is your birthday," she begins. "And you post a picture, you say 'Hey, it's my birthday.'" The singer then revealed how she thought she looked great in those photos, which she did.
She shared eight different photos of herself in an adorable outfit, showing her bright smile on her big day. While she received many birthday wishes, the majority of the comments began to wonder if she was healthy.
"And then everyone goes 'You are not eating! You are not, and we are scared!'" Turner said. She then called out the Daily Mail for pointing out how "everyone was really scared" that the singer wasn't eating.
"'Why would you post a picture of yourself where you look like that?' And I go, 'Like what? This?'" Turner continued. "So I'm here to address some things, and it's not meth-zempic." Some netizens believed the singer could've been on either of the two drugs, which was far from the truth.
Catie Turner Calls Out Fans Commenting On Stranger's Appearances
Turner got candid about how different she used to look on American Idol and how her mental health has changed since then. "I don't look the same as I did seven years ago when I was severely depressed," she exasperated. "Hey guys, have we considered seven years ago I had a binge eating disorder?"
In response to Turner reassuring fans that she is doing great, heartwarming comments poured in. Some fans related to the singer by sharing their own stories of struggling with their weight.
Others apologized for her resilience and having to deal with the overwhelming concerns. "idk why people feel such an immense need to comment on a literal stranger's appearance," one fan wrote. "you said this all so well and im glad you're doing good."
The American Idol finalist concluded the video by asking fans to not comment on her body anymore. "Maybe comment on, I don't know, my charming yet crass personality, or how my bangs look a little f****d up." She then lightheartedly joked about being the "tabloid it-girl."
