Strictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay has rebuked a male radio DJ who referred to her as a "chubby little thing" live on air.
The CBBC presenter said she "won't tolerate people that think it's okay to publicly comment and scrutinise anyone's weight and appearance".
Ramsay, 19, who is the daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, directly addressed LBC [London Broadcasting Company] presenter Steve Allen, 67, in an Instagram post, criticising him for commenting on her appearance and reminding him she is a teenager.
She wrote: "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.
"This isn't the first and definitely won't 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 [sic] own repercussions and I've been aware of this from a young age.
"However, I won't tolerate people that think it's okay to publicly comment and scrutinise anyone's weight and appearance."
She added the caption: "#bekind."
Ramsay also shared an audio clip from Allen's show.
She was inundated with support from her Strictly co-stars, with It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara writing: "How fast we forget what hurtful comments can do for someone's mental health.
"You are a POWERFUL young lady! Wear your crown w/ your head held high."
Source: Press Association
