A video of David Foster calling his wife, Katharine McPhee, ‘fat’ has sparked outrage on social media. The clip, which resurfaced on TikTok in March 2023, is from a concert performance where Katharine, 40, recounts first meeting Foster, 74, during her time on American Idol in 2006.
In the video, Katharine self-deprecatingly describes herself as ‘a little chubby’ when she and Foster first met. However, Foster takes it a step further by nonchalantly agreeing with her, saying, ‘Oh, yeah, you were fat.’ This comment has caused an uproar among Katharine’s fans, who are expressing their disapproval and disappointment in Foster’s choice of words.
Fans were outraged by David Foster’s comment about his wife, Katharine McPhee, in a resurfaced TikTok video from their concert.
In the clip, Katharine described first meeting David on American Idol, over a decade before they started dating, and mentioned being ‘a little chubby’ at the time; seen in 2005
Katharine defended herself, saying, ‘I was a little chubby, OK? Just young.’ However, her fans were quick to jump to her defense, expressing their hurt and disbelief at Foster’s comment. Many pointed out that calling someone ‘fat’ is never acceptable, especially from a partner. Some even speculated that Foster’s comment could be indicative of more insensitive behavior behind closed doors.
It is important to note that Katharine has openly struggled with bulimia at various points in her life, including during her pregnancy with their son, Rennie David, who is now three years old. This context adds a deeper layer of concern and criticism toward Foster’s comment.
‘Oh, yeah, you were fat,’ he agreed nonchalantly, sparking laughter from the audience and outrage on social media.
Several users criticized Foster’s comment and wondered if he made similar or worse remarks to Katharine in private.
Some users mentioned Katharine’s past struggles with bulimia, including during her pregnancy, and expressed concern for her well-being.
While some viewers suggested that Foster was merely joking, the majority of comments expressed disapproval and concern. Many pointed out the potential harm of such comments, especially given Katharine’s history with eating disorders. It is unclear if the comment was scripted or planned as part of their concert banter, but the negative response to the video has spread across social media platforms.
It is unclear if Foster’s comment was scripted or planned. DailyMail.com has reached out to the couple’s representatives for comment; pictured in April in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Katharine and Foster met on American Idol season five but didn’t start dating until 2017. They married in 2019 and welcomed their son, Rennie David, in 2021.
Katharine and Foster met during her time on American Idol but didn’t start dating until over a decade later, in 2017. They tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed their son two years later. Despite their large age gap, the couple has appeared happy and supportive of each other in the public eye.
However, this recent video has shed a different light on their relationship, causing fans to question Foster’s true sentiments and the dynamic between the couple. The negative response to Foster’s comment underscores the importance of sensitivity and respect when discussing weight and body image, especially in the public sphere.
