London — Emily Clarkson, daughter of broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, became visibly emotional on her Should I Delete That? podcast this week as she condemned remarks made by former The Apprentice star Louisa Zisman in a controversial Instagram post.
The Controversial Post
Zisman, who had recently shared bikini photos from her summer holiday, hit back at online trolls who mocked her appearance. In a lengthy response, she criticized unhealthy habits, writing:
“Imagine I went around calling all of you biscuit-eating, McDonald’s-loving lazy people fatties… If you got off your as and stopped shoving s* in your mouths, you wouldn’t be as fat and fat wouldn’t be normal.”*
She went on to argue that “just because the majority of people are overweight does not mean it’s healthy,” describing her own physique as the result of clean living and regular training.
The post sparked widespread backlash, with critics accusing Zisman of “violently mean” language that targeted people in larger bodies rather than addressing the trolls directly.
Emily Clarkson’s Emotional Response
On her podcast with co-host Alex Light, Emily Clarkson struggled to hold back tears as the pair discussed the post.
“So what if someone is a bit fat and likes eating biscuits? So what?” Emily said, wiping her eyes. “Do you know how f**ing hard it is to just be alive — to be a good mum, a good person, a good friend — and then you get talked about like that? I really thought we’d moved on.”*
She added: “Thinness is not better. You’re not better than anyone else because you didn’t have a biscuit this morning. Congratulations that you look good in a bikini, but if the words you spoke were written on your skin, would you still be beautiful? No — you’d look like a f**ing monster.”*
At one point, after being asked by her co-host if she was okay, Emily admitted: “I’m sad. It’s just really f**ing sad. I don’t want my kids to grow up being scared of being fat. I want them to grow up being scared of being mean. That’s the scary thing.”*
A Plea for Kindness
In a defiant close, Clarkson urged listeners to live authentically: “Be who the f** you are. Eat what you f**ing want. Live your life.”
Alex Light agreed, noting that while online trolling of Zisman was wrong, the star’s own words crossed a line. “She shouldn’t have taken aim at people living in larger bodies. It’s just really mean, isn’t it?”
The Bigger Picture
Emily Clarkson, who has built a reputation as a body positivity advocate, has often spoken against toxic beauty standards and online cruelty. Her emotional outpouring has resonated with listeners, many of whom shared support online, praising her for voicing the struggles faced by those constantly judged for their bodies.
