A model has stunned social media users after revealing her crush told her she’s “getting fat” – sharing screenshots of their messages to furious fans who rally to her defence.
Amanda Nicole Martin, 27, from Las Vegas, US, frequently flaunts her curves on Instagram (@the_amanda_nicole), where she has 8.1 million followers.
Despite her obvious beauty, the model was recently left feeling “sad and insecure” as her crush fat-shamed her, saying she was “starting to put on weight”.
The man, who has not been named, also offered to help the model “slim back up” – to which she replied “I don’t think I should respond to you right now”.
Amanda took to Instagram to share screenshots of the texts with her social media users, who were shocked by the revelation.
Also sharing sultry photos of herself in a purple lingerie set, she captioned the post: “I sent these pics to my crush today and he told me i’m getting fat…”
The post has since gone viral with over 126,000 likes and people are incensed by the insensitive remark by the man, who has not been named.
“U look perfect,” wrote fellow model Danii Banks. [sic]
“Girl u ain’t fat you look amazing you need a man who loves you for all your curves,” wrote someone else. [sic]
“You look hotter than ever,” added another woman.
“He’s already fired,” wrote a fourth user.
“Get a new crush,” suggested someone else.
“Insecure men always put gorgeous women down to make themselves feel superior. You’re gorgeous,” added another woman, who included a heart emoji.
“You look beautiful but I’m happy you posted that text cause this is something a lot of women can relate to. I had something similar happen to me,” wrote another person.
“Definitely let that person go! Can you imagine being in a long term relationship with someone like that! Ewww! You are such a beauty and your success and life should show you that! Perfect for you! Which is all that matters,” wrote another woman.
Amanda also revealed she has recently struggled with medical problems, which has impacted her body.
She said: “P.S. before any trolls like to add in to the mix, I have been struggling with medical issues going on like two months now on hella medications and have just been able to get back in the gym.
“I have never claimed to be a ‘fitness’ chick…I am a thiccc bih genetically. personally i love a lil extra squishy tummy and my thicc thighs. [sic]
Speaking to Jam Press about the man who uttered the fat-phobic comment, Amanda added: “His messages made me feel sad and a lil insecure.
“Like maybe that’s why not a lot of guys actually try and shoot their shot at me – maybe I’m too thicc.
“I told him that for anyone to say something like that to me, that they probably weren’t my type.
“My type is the supportive type that will gas me up just like I would build my king up always.
“I have spoke with him since and he has apologised. He said he didn’t mean it in a mean way.
“No man really wants to see someone again after they blast their screenshots blasting them to 8.1 million people.
“As for the comments, my fans are super supportive and kind of savage and they definitely made my point for me.”
