Olympian Suni Lee is hitting back at “bullies” after they criticised her presence at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The 22-year-old gymnast made her debut at the show on October 15, but faced criticism about her presence due to her short stature and that she’s not a professional model.
The gymnast took to TikTok days after the event on October 18 with a subtle post, filming herself lip-syncing to Ariana Grande’s Successful.
Suni Lee clapped back at the haters. (TikTok/@sunisalee_)
She lip-synced to the lyrics: “It feels so good to be so young / And have this fun and be successful / I’m so successful”.
In the caption, the two-time gold-medallist wrote, “Can u guys stop bullying me”.
Friends and fans came to her defence in the comments.
Model Ming Lee Simmons wrote, “who’s bullying you?! I won’t allow it.”
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The Olympian medallist made her debut. (Getty Images for Victoria’s Secr)
But many criticised her presence due to her height. (Getty Images for Victoria’s Secr)
Influencer Danisha Carter added, ”You were on the runway and they were mad and at HOME.”
“They’re mad jealous because a 5 foot badie got to be a VS model,” said one fan.
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Another fan pointed out, “I’m so tired of the ‘OMG we want ACTUAL models not athletes and influencers.’ Notice how they modeled for PINK. Because PINK is catered to teens, teens are in sports and look up to girls like Suni.”
Another fan said, “Like she’s the Suni Lee, a 2x gold Olympic medalist and mind you she’s literally 22 – why do people just love degrading women I’m so exhausted.”
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The gold medallist was defended by her friends and fans. (Getty Images for Victoria’s Secr)
Lee thanked her fans for sticking up for her. (Getty Images for Victoria’s Secr)
One fan said: “Why are people bullying you because of your height 💔 like you can’t control that 😭🙏.”
Lee replied, “Like, literally”.
She also thanked her fans, writing in a comment: “I love y’all😭🥹 my girls 🤍🤍.”
American basketball player Angel Reese also made her debut. (Variety via Getty Images)
She had two different looks. (Variety via Getty Images)
Lee wasn’t the only athlete featured in the show.
American basketball player Angel Reese made her first appearance in the show, making history as the first athlete to walk in a Victoria’s Secret show.
She wore a pink bra and underwear set with floral details.
She appeared a second time as well, wearing pink angel wings and a pink shirt unveiling a bra underneath and matching underwear.
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