Yahoo News Kim Kardashian deletes ‘disgusting’ Manchester terror attack tribute after criticism
Kim Kardashian has deleted a tribute she posted in the wake of the Manchester terror attack after she was heavily criticised.
Kardashian, 36, shared a post on Twitter and Instagram hours after 22 people were killed and a further 120 were injured when a bomb was detonated at Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena on Monday night.
The reality TV star posted a picture of herself partying at what appears to be a concert with her sister Kendall Jenner and Grande.
She wrote: “I’m praying for everyone in Manchester.
“This is truly so senseless & heart breaking. I can’t imagine the fear and agony these parents must be going through searching for their kids.
“Concerts are supposed to be a place where you can let loose and have fun.
“It’s so scary to not feel safe in this world. My heart goes out to @arianagrande I love you (sic).”
Kardashian was quickly accused of narcissism and making the tragedy about herself instead of those who were caught up in the devastating attack.
@KimKardashian @ArianaGrande The need for you to post a pic of yourself...disgusting
— J E N N Y 👸🏼 (@jennyclairefox) May 23, 2017
@KimKardashian We're never going to forget when you posted an inappropriate pic and made the #Manchesterbombing all about you. (Screenshots are forever.) pic.twitter.com/lsZlptqWio
— Stephanie Sidley (@StephanieSidley) May 23, 2017
Kim Kardashian is the only person who would post a picture of themselves as a "tribute" to the Manchester bombing... actually sad 🙄😫
— Evan Beyer (@ebeyer93) May 23, 2017
@KimKardashian I've tried multiple times to like you but posting a photo of yourself at a concert, talking about the Manchester attack?🙄cmon
— Rachel Martin (@RachelMartinoxo) May 23, 2017
The malfunction of @KimKardashian with her Narcissistic personality disorder is disgusting. pic.twitter.com/WQFyePZNBk
— Kookaburra (@KookaburraAU) May 24, 2017
Grande tweeted concert-goers after the incident, saying she had been left “broken”.
She posted: “Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry.
“I don't have the words.”
The US pop superstar, who was performing as part of her Dangerous Woman world tour, later flew back to the US. A representative for the singer said it was "highly unlikely" that she will perform her dates at London's O2 arena on Thursday and Friday.
Tributes poured in from stars in the wake of the news with Harry Styles telling fans he had been left heartbroken, while Demi Lovato said she broke down in tears.
Susanna Reid struggled to keep her composure as she spoke to Charlotte Campbell, the mother of missing teenager Olivia Campbell, on Good Morning Britain.
Olivia, from Bury, Greater Manchester, was later named as one of the 22 people killed by suicide bomber Abedi.
The schoolgirl, along with eight-year-old Saffie Roussos and teenager Georgina Callander, were among the first of the terrorist's victims to be named.
