SA celebs rally behind Lesego Tlhabi after she was allegedly fat-shamed by designer Quiteria
“The truth of the matter is I am not going to release any apology to anyone. Fat is not even a bad word," Quiteria responded to the allegations.
SA's celebs have come out to strongly support comedian and TV presenter Lesego Thlabi aka Coconut Kelz after she was allegedly fat-shamed and made to feel "like less than nothing" by high-end fashion designer Quiteria Kekana.
The Trending SA host took to Twitter to detail the alleged incident, which took place when she went to Quiteria for a fitting.
"So today I went to a famous designer who was told my sizes way beforehand because it’s for TV. Does he not then declare very loudly in the store after a failed try-on that he has nothing for me & then uses words like 'fatty boom boom' to describe how I’d look in the designs. Yoh," she said.
She highlighted how this interaction feeds into a larger conversation about discrimination against fat people.
“To the conversation this week, this is why fatphobia is so different from other shaming. I was made to feel like less than nothing today because of my body. My body is not good enough for his dresses & he let that sh*t be known."
Read the thread here:
So today I went to a famous designer who was told my sizes way beforehand because it’s for TV. Does he not then declare very loudly in the store after a failed try-on that he has nothing for me & then uses words like “fatty boom boom” to describe how I’d look in the designs. Yoh
— Lesego Tlhabi (@LesegoTlhabi) February 24, 2021
To the convo this week, this is why fatphobia is so different than other shaming. I was made to feel like less than nothing today because of my body. My body is not good enough for his dresses & he let that shit be known. He really could’ve said that to the stylist ON THE PHONE.
— Lesego Tlhabi (@LesegoTlhabi) February 24, 2021
Heyi I’m hurt af. And of course I have to shake it off because it’s for work. Your day really can get ruined on account of you being a big girl in a way that no one else will understand. THE INDUSTRY LITERALLY DOESN’T WANT US. It’s wild
— Lesego Tlhabi (@LesegoTlhabi) February 24, 2021
I’ve never swallowed tears like that. Wow
— Lesego Tlhabi (@LesegoTlhabi) February 24, 2021
Quiteria has responded to the allegations on Instagram Live, saying he didn't call Lesego fat and that "it is all fiction".
After denying the claims, the designer said he would not be making any apologies for his interaction with the media personality.
“The truth of the matter is I am not going to release any apology to anyone. Fat is not even a bad word. My mother is actually size 42 so I am not even going to go there,” said Quiteria.
SA's famous faces weighed in on the situation, with stars like Siv Ngesi, Thickleeyonce, Sizwe Dhlomo, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi and other big names lashing out over the incident.
“What a f*cked up human being that designer is! I wish you had given him a piece of your mind! Nxa, I’m so mad! I hope you’re OK,” said TV presenter Pearl Modiadie.
Here are some of the reactions from celebrities:
Fuck this guy! Name him and shame him https://t.co/ybtHt5inLs
— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) February 24, 2021
I'm not surprised Lesego. I was told I'm fat too in 2015 whilst doing a fitting with them. The way Q pulled his face when I tried on a dress was pure disgust. He said my body needed 'some major work' cause there isn't really a dress for me.
— Lexi Van (@van_lexi) February 24, 2021
Sorry babe 💖😤
🤗 Sorry man. You’re not going to lose anything. Don’t worry.
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) February 24, 2021
I only hear shitty things about this hyena !!!!! Pay it no mind lady... Talent does not need a keto diet https://t.co/3eTUUcpUzh
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) February 25, 2021
😐😐I’m so sorry. WTF??????
— thickleeyonce (@ThickLeeyonce) February 24, 2021
😱🤭 we literally spoke about this on Monday. I’m so sorry Love Love. Nobody deserves that.
— LOOTLOVE™ (@LootLove) February 24, 2021
It's disgusting what you went through, there's no other words for it. I'm so sorry beautiful ❤
— Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) February 24, 2021
What a fucked up human being that designer is!! I wish you had given him a piece of your mind! Nxa, I’m so mad!
— 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞 (@PearlModiadie) February 24, 2021
I hope you’re ok ❤️
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