Good Morning Britain guest calls Piers Morgan "fat" in obesity row

Louise McCreesh
Photo credit: ITV
Photo credit: ITV

From Digital Spy

A Good Morning Britain guest has called Piers Morgan fat in an obesity debate concerning Miley Cyrus's new single.

Angelina Duplisea recently appeared in the music video for 'Mother's Daughter', the lead single from the 'Wrecking Ball' singer's new album She Is Coming.

The video sees Angelina lying on a sofa naked, holding a paper fan.

And, while questioned by Piers over whether her appearance in the pop video "glorified obesity" on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (July 16), Angelina questioned whether Piers was really in the position to make such claims, dubbing him "fat" also.

Photo credit: ITV
Photo credit: ITV

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"Honestly if you were really concerned about people being obese and representing something bad you would [lose weight]," Angelina said.

"You're fat too. You're still fat. You being less fat than me doesn't make… you're on TV every day."

"I'm not obese," Piers replied.

"You're fat," Angelina reiterated.

"You can throw it back at me and that's fine," Piers replied. "I'm a big boy, in many ways, right?"

Photo credit: ITV
Photo credit: ITV

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The row follows previous clashes Piers has had with plus-size model Tess Holiday over her appearance on a UK magazine cover.

Hmm. Maybe Piers should pay attention to the lyrics of 'Mother's Daughter' and back up just a little...

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I've always been a fighter. Maybe not always in the most productive way, but fighting for myself, a friend or even for a stranger who is being bullied has always been a part of my personality. Fat acceptance is based on the notion that all fat people, regardless of health, deserve respect. And it's a battle that is fought every day by thousands, including myself. Social media's accessibility allows us to peek in on others living their lives, but too often the conversation turns negative when there are fat bodies involved. People just love to leave awful comments on fat folks photos in order to feel superior and I promise you, not one of these commenters actually cares about the health, family, environment or whatever bullshit reason they give for their vile behavior towards a fat person. And really, how in the hell does health matter in the context of someone just posting a photo of themselves feeling happy and confident? (HINT: it doesn't matter, stop pretending like it does) Next time you see a fat person posting pictures of themselves living their life, stop and ask yourself why you wish to spoil their joy. I guarantee that you can't come up with a valid reason that isn't based in your own ego gratification. Stop it and do better! We humans have a lot to learn, but we can start by fighting our personal biases and permitting people of all genders, races, sexualities, sizes, abilities and health levels to live harassment-free lives. Don't fuck with their freedom to feel happy and beautiful right now, not just when society says its ok. Thank you @mileycyrus for letting me be part of this art ❤

A post shared by ☄An Acting Angel ☄ (@anactingangel) on Jul 2, 2019 at 5:15am PDT

Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays on ITV.

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