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Dr Alex George has written an open letter to LBC Radio after one of the station’s presenters, 67-year-old Steve Allen, fat-shamed Holly Ramsay, 19, live on air on Wednesday.
Former Love Island star Alex, 30, told LBC in his letter that he was ‘horrified’ by the remarks and highlighted: ‘The discussion about a young person’s weight live on air is not acceptable.’
Strictly star Tilly was quick to thank Alex for his support, commenting beneath his letter – shared on Instagram – ‘Thank you Alex for your support and kindness.’
Support: Dr Alex George, 30, has written an open letter to LBC Radio after one of the station’s presenters, 67-year-old Steve Allen, fat-shamed Holly Ramsay, 19, live on air on Wednesday
Thank you: Strictly star Tilly was quick to thank Alex for his support, commenting beneath his letter – shared on Instagram – ‘Thank you Alex’
On Wednesday, Tilly took to Instagram to respond to LBC radio presenter Steve fat-shaming her on his radio show.
In the post, Tilly revealed she was ‘learning to accept’ herself but had still been left ‘hurt’ by the shocking remarks.
Alongside the statement she shared a soundbite from Steve’s show, in which he read out a comment from a listener alerting him to the fact Tilly was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia.
Steve – who is on air between 4am and 7am – then remarked: ‘Is she? Well, she can’t blimming well dance!
Fat-shaming: On his Wednesday morning show, LBC radio presenter Steve said of Tilly: ‘She’s a chubby little thing isn’t she. Have you noticed?’
‘I’m bored of her already. She’s a chubby little thing isn’t she. Have you noticed? Probably her dad’s cooking I should imagine.’
In his letter, Alex highlighted that ‘it is widely recognised just how damaging such comments about someone’s weight are and the effect they can have on an individual’s mental health’.
He also noted: ‘We must not underestimate the impact such remarks can have, feeding into the perpetual cycle of weight stigma that still exists here in the UK.’
Alex captioned his post: ‘Email sent. We stand with you @tillyramsay.To anyone affected by these comments please reach out to @beatedsupport charity.’
Letter: Alex told LBC in his letter that he was ‘horrified’ by the remarks and highlighted: ‘The discussion about a young person’s weight live on air is not acceptable’
Caption: Alex captioned his post: ‘Email sent. We stand with you @tillyramsay. To anyone affected by these comments please reach out to @beatedsupport charity’
Tilly replied: ‘Thank you Alex for your support and kindness. You are amazing’
Brushing it off: Tilly later uploaded a video ad for Spotify as she put on a defiant display following the insult
The physician, who serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education, wrote in full: ‘Dear LBC Radio, I hope this finds you well.
‘I am writing to you in my capacity as Youth Mental Health Ambassador regarding the comments made by your presenter Steve Allen, on LBC radio this morning.
‘Steve Allen made the following comments about Tilly Ramsay live on air: ‘She’s a chubby little thing isn’t she? Have you noticed? Probably her dad’s cooking I should imagine.’
He went on: ‘I am absolutely horrified by these remarks. It is widely recognised just how damaging such comments about someone’s weight are and the effect they can have on an individual’s mental health.
‘I won’t tolerate people scrutinising my weight’: Tilly hit out after being called a ‘chubby little thing’ by LBC’s Steve
‘We must not only think of the effect on Tilly here, which I can imagine could be significant, but also the potential impact to listeners of the show.
‘I am sure LBC, and Global as a whole, do not condone such comments. We are currently seeing a rise in the prevalence of eating disorders, with up to 3.4 million people in the UK currently being affected.’
Alex added: ‘We must not underestimate the impact such remarks can have, feeding into the perpetual cycle of weight stigma that still exists here in the UK.
‘To reiterate, the discussion highlighted above about a young person’s weight live on air is not acceptable.’
Shocking: Steve (pictured in March) had read out a comment from a listener alerting him to the fact Tilly was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia
The TV personality concluded: ‘I look forward to hearing your response to these comments and how we can work towards such a situation never arising again. Yours sincerely, Dr Alex Geroge.’
Tilly penned on Wednesday in response to Allen’s comments: ‘I try not to read and listen to comments and negativity however recently being called out on a national radio station by a 67-year-old man is a step too far.
‘Steve please feel free voice your opinions however I draw the line at commenting on my appearance. It’s such a shame that someone is trying to make such a positive experience negative.’
Tilly continued: ‘This isn’t the first and definitely wont’ be the last comment made about my appearance and I accept that and I’m learning to accept myself.
‘But please remember that words can hurt. And at the end of the day I am only 19 and I’m so grateful for all the amazing opportunities I have been able to take part in.
‘And I understand that being in the public eye obviously comes with it’s own repercussions and I’ve been aware of this from a young age.
Shock: In the post, Tilly revealed that she was ‘learning to accept’ herself but had still been left ‘hurt’ by the shocking remarks
‘However, I won’t tolerate people that think it’s okay to publicly comment and scrutinise anyone’s weight and appearance. Love Tilly xx’
Tilly is currently participating in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing with her professional dancer partner Nikita Kuzmin, 23.
MailOnline has contacted LBC for comment.
Strictly: Tilly is currently participating in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing with her professional dancer partner Nikita Kuzmin, 23
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